A householder's guide to managing little fire ants around the home

Abstract

Little Fire Ants (Wasmannia) are a new pest species on the Big Island of Hawaii. They are found from Laupahoehoe to Pahoa on the east coast of the Big Island, and in isolated locations in Kailua-Kona. Recently they have been detected on the neighbor islands of Oahu, Maui and Lanai. Once they become established on a lot, they can infest lawns, gardens, trees and even inside your home. Often, the first time you notice them is when you or a member of the household is stung.