http://www.utexas.edu/news/2006/09/27/biology/

http://www.bugsaway.com/phoridfly.htm

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Dave
"Elliot Richmond" wrote in message
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On Wed, 28 May 2008 20:36:45 -0500, Omelet
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I was unaware that Phorid flies ate fire ants...

There is a species that is parasitic on fire ants exclusively. When in
balance, the ants are controlled because as soon as a fly appears,
they dive underground. So their foraging is limited.


Do poison baits work on them?

Good question. I do not know. The colonies do have multiple queens, so
that would make targeted baits less effective.



Elliot Richmond
Itinerant astronomy teacher