Little Fire Ant (LFA) Web Survey

 

Use the websites listed tofind out about the Little Fire Ant. You may word process or neatly handwrite on this form.  You will be using this informationlater to create a brochure.  Bethorough when you answer the questions, or you will have to go back later!

 

http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/urban/ants/little_fire_ant.htm

http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/IP-16.pdf

http://www.bioedonline.org/news/news.cfm?art=1870

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/06/0629_050629_antsex.html

http://www.kpua.net/bim41403fireants.php

http://www.hawaiiag.org/hdoa/npa/npa99-02-lfireant.pdf

http://www.columbia.edu/itc/cerc/danoff-burg/invasion_bio/inv_spp_summ/Wasmannia_auropunctata.htm

http://www.hawaii-county.com/weeklynewsletter/archives/2005/041505.htm#ant

 

 

  1. What is the scientific name of LFA?  Be sure to write it with the genus name capitalized and the species name lower case.  If you are word processing, italicize the name.  If you are handwriting, underline the name.

 

 

  1. Give a physical description of the LFA.  How big, or small, is it?  What color is it?  EtcÉ.

 

 

 

 

  1. How does LFA move compared to other ants?

 

 

 

  1. Describe the sting of LFA.

 

 

 

 

  1. If you were looking for LFA, where would you most likely find a nest?

 

 

 

 

  1. Where does LFA come from and where is it definitely found in Hawaii?  When was it discovered in the islands?

 

 

 

  1. What problems has it caused for our farmers?

 

 

 

  1. What problems are predicted when our native species meet the LFA?

 

 

 

 

  1. What effect might they have on our tourism industry?

 

 

 

  1. What are the best baits to catch LFA?

 

 

 

 

  1. What procedure did you find to collect LFA?

 

 

 

 

 

  1.  In the newest research, you find a great deal about how these ants reproduce.  What does the newest research say about cloning?

 

 

 

 

 

  1.  What can be done to control/kill the LFA?

 

 

 

 

  1.   Find a picture of LFA.  Make sure the scientific name is correct.  If you are word processing, insert the picture with the website stating where you found the picture.  If you are handwriting, print the picture out and include it with your work.  Be sure to state the website.