Texas A & M Entromologist AIDS Australia in Feuerameisenkomen

College Station, Texas (KRHD) – As a fire protection attempts, Puckett was asked to testify via Zoom before an Australian examination of the Senate, which can be exposed to the continuous efforts to remedy fire ants from the Australian state of Queensland.

Although they are on the opposite sides of the world, Australia and Texas share a common challenge – company ants. You also benefit from the expertise of a Texas A&M AGRILIFE extension service entomologist, who is devoted to combating the invasive pest.

Robert Puckett, Ph.D., An Entomologist and Associate Professor of Agrilife Extension and Associate Professor in Texas A & MS Department of Entomology, recently entered the national efforts of Australia to combat the relentless invader.

“Our department was at the head of the administration of red -imported fire ants and other invasive species that caused considerable damage in Texas,” said Phillip Kaufman, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Entomology. “Our goal was always to develop effective extermination methods, and Dr. Puckett plays a key role in these efforts. He is recognized internationally as a fire offer expert. “

In addition to his work in Australia, Puckett was also asked to share his specialist knowledge in South Korea and Japan.

When it comes to deciding whether to weigh the advantages of the fire anise ants against the costs and the environmental impact of control methods, or not.

Consideration of the biological control of fire ants may not be compatible with some types of insecticide use. Insecticides are not always 100 percent effective, nor are mostly approved for use where ants occur.