Fire ant mound on tree trunk

in Ants, bees, wasps — February 2, 2012 10:02 am | no comments

Fire ants use the trees mainly as a nesting place because there is little or no soil disturbance. Moisture and food resources are plentiful on and around trees and shrubs.    But, do they harm trees?

Read more about fire ants and trees at eXtension.org.

 

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