Fighting Against A Superorganism: How To Control Pharaoh Ant Colonies In Urban Areas

Due to their specific nesting habits, conventional, fast acting insecticide active substances and non-chemical methods can not effectively control large, established colonies of this ant species. The combination of a palatable bait formulation with a specific insect growth regulator-type active substance of indirect, delayed action, S-methoprene can serve as a potent tool for solving this problem based on simulated-use laboratory studies and field efficacy tests performed in many countries. This ready-to-use, easy applicable product is also recognized as a tested and recommended tool for the control of health pests in accordance with § 18 of the Infection Protection Act by the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) providing complete pharaoh ant colony eradication within 10-18 weeks after the beginning of treatment depending on colony size and abiotic conditions.