Agricultural Education
Educators' Guide to Managing Red Imported Fire Ants in School or Community Vegetable Gardens
Publication Date
Winter 2-11-2020
Publication Number
LGP 1034
Summary
The South Carolina Statewide School Gardening program has established over 150 school gardens statewide. These gardens utilize garden-based learning to teach plant biology, agriculture, and nutrition, while encouraging students to be outside. One of the chief complaints from teachers is that fire ants are overtaking the gardens, and ruining the experience for students. This FAQ addresses how to safely manage fire ants in the school garden.
Target Audiences
teacher, pest management professional, school staff
Recommended Citation
Shearer M, Dabbs A, Snipes Z, Bertagnolli V, Weaver J. Educators’ Guide to Managing Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) in School or Community Vegetable Gardens. Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2020. LGP 1034. http://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/educators-guide-to-managing-red-imported-fire-ants-solenopsis-invicta-in-school-or-community-vegetable-gardens/.
