Eradication costs calculated . . . Red imported fire ants threaten agriculture, wildlife and homes

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" Eradication costs calculated . . . Red imported fire ants threaten agriculture, wildlife and homes "
Jetter, Karen M.; Hamilton, Jay; Klotz, John H.

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	944767
Doc. No	:	LA7w16n0gm
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Jetter, Karen M.; Hamilton, Jay; Klotz, John H.
Title & Author	:	Eradication costs calculated . . . Red imported fire ants threaten agriculture, wildlife and homes [Article]\ Jetter, Karen M.; Hamilton, Jay; Klotz, John H.
Title of Periodical	:	California Agriculture
Volume/ Issue Number	:	56/1
Date	:	2002
Abstract	:	The red imported fire ant, a pest newly introduced into California, threatens households, agriculture and wildlife. This study estimates the costs and benefits of a public program to eradicate the ants. The results show that almost all agricultural activities would be affected should the ants become established; however, households would incur the majority of costs. The total estimated cost if red imported fire ants become established would be between