Little Fire Ant collected information

Common myths about the Little Fire Ant

If you think any of the following - think again...

Antwatch Hawai'i

An educational, long-term effort to monitor the Hawaiian Islands for resident alien ant species and provide an early-warning network for newly introduced species. Includes sections on behavior and a step-by-step identification process for the LFA.

Overview

General information about the little fire ant

CTAHR LFA information brochure

Basic information brochure on the LFA from UH College of Tropical Ag and Human Resources. Includes overview of what the LFA is and detecting, identifying and controlling the LFA.

Little Fire Ant in Hawai'i - current research and information

An informational web site by LFA researcher Cas Vanderwoude with current information on various aspects of LFA in Hawai'i

Emergency Response Plan for Invasive Ant Incursions

From the above web site - contains a detailed emergency response plan for ant incursions that can be used by Pacific Island Countries and Territories

Emergency Response Plan for Invasive Ants in the Pacific

This website has good LFA information and resources. Site author Cas Vanderwoude presently has a grant to work on the LFA problem on Hawaii Island.

Ant Management

Little Fire Ant (Wasmannia auropunctata) management and control information - compiled by the IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)

Infestation Testimonials

We would like to share some testimonials we have received from some of the folks with LFA infestations. We have removed their personal information from the statements.

Hawaii Ant Plan

A plan for the prevention of establishment of new ant species in Hawaii, with special attention to the Red Imported fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) and Little Fire Ant (Wasmania auropunctata). To date this plan has not been initiated.

Fire Ants and the Future of maui Wetlands

A classroom exercises for school children to educate them about this ant. Contains good information and pictures for identifying LFA.