Taking FireRANT one step further
In an effort to educate the public on the harm caused by fire ants, along with treatments available, Fire Ant Awareness Day has been declared! The first Fire Ant Awareness Day is set for next Tuesday, April 17, 2007.
The makers of Over ‘n Out Fire Ant Killer and a coalition of a lot of important people including; lawmakers, researchers, and extension agents across the country are joining forces to initiate the first-ever Fire Ant Awareness Day. The mission of the day is to promote fire ant education and treatment options among homeowners and families, and to build a list of signatures petitioning to form a nationally recognized day to further the cause.
Various events across the nation, cities including Charlotte, N.C., New Orleans, Dallas, and Phoenix, Ariz., are taking place on April 17, 2007 to help address this issue as a part of an educational campaign aimed to raise public awareness of harm caused by red imported fire ants to people, pets, and property.
For more information on Fire Ant Awareness Day and treatments visit www.fireantfree.com.
