Certain forms of wildlife are especially affected by ants during and soon after birth or hatching. The risk is greatest during the warm months. Fawns are vulnerable because they are born in June and because they instinctively remain motionless in their hiding places. Hatching quail and ground-nesting waterfowl chicks are also attacked. The impact of RIFA on area wide populations of wildlife remain undocumented.
Detailed investigations are underway in fire ant infested areas.
Determining the impact of RIFA on an ecosystem may find that the results are species and site specific. Exotic game ranches are considered commercial agriculture areas. Treat breeding areas as described on the label. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended.