About this episode
This episode features an interview with Johnny Wilson, PhD, discussing the impact of invasive fire ants on wildlife.
On this episode we’re joined by Johnny Wilson, PhD, of Central Life Sciences to explain the invasive red and black imported fire ants (Genus Solenopsis). In the South these tiny ants are everywhere, and we wondered if and how they impact the wildlife we so dearly love. The short answer is YES, they do! We wanted to learn about how they got here, how they operate, how to deal with them and can we control or at least suppress them without harming birds, reptiles, mammals and even other be...
People in this episode
Guest: Johnny Wilson, PhD
Topics covered
- fire ants
- invasive species
- wildlife impact
- pest control
- ecology
Keywords
- fire ants
- invasive species
- wildlife
- pest control
- Solenopsis
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Central Life Sciences
Places: South, Solenopsis
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