What method do golf course managers use to manage fire ants?

In managing fire ants, golf course managers primarily rely on pesticide application to effectively control and eradicate these pests. Pesticides specifically formulated for fire ant control can target the colonies and eliminate the queen, which is crucial for long-term management.

While frequent mowing, soil aeration, and crop rotation might be beneficial practices in other contexts of turf management or the promotion of healthy soil and turf, they do not directly address the problem of fire ants. Mowing can help manage the overall appearance of the turf and may indirectly reduce habitats for some pests, but it does not control fire ant populations. Instead, relying on targeted pesticide application is the most effective strategy for managing fire ants decisively and efficiently.