l-ascorbic acid provides a highly effective and environmentally sustainable method to control red imported fire ants

The red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, is a serious agricultural and public health pest in its introduced range. Several natural products have been tested to replace synthetic insecticides for the novel, economically feasible and environmentally friendly control of this pest. No information is available on the toxicity of vitamins to red imported fire ants. This study examined the effects of l-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) on the...