Fire ants
Last year, one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies settled for $1.8 million with the family of a resident who died after fire ants swarmed his bed.
Fire ant infestation is a problem in long-term care facilities that recurs despite frequent treatments. Older residents are the most vulnerable to attacks because they can’t move quickly.
The following strategies can be used to prevent fire ant attacks:
* seal any cracks, holes and entry points in the exterior masonry
* trim vegetation at least 18” away from the building structure
* keep the roof, gutters and downspouts free of debris
* repair any leaks and other excess moisture sources
* clean up food debris in common areas
* monitor landscape garden beds for fire ant mounds
* spray pesticides or apply pesticidal baits
Ongoing monitoring and the use of chemical pesticides are the one-two punch you can use to safeguard your property from fire ants and protect residents.
Fire ant infestation is a problem in long-term care facilities that recurs despite frequent treatments. Older residents are the most vulnerable to attacks because they can’t move quickly.
The following strategies can be used to prevent fire ant attacks:
* seal any cracks, holes and entry points in the exterior masonry
* trim vegetation at least 18” away from the building structure
* keep the roof, gutters and downspouts free of debris
* repair any leaks and other excess moisture sources
* clean up food debris in common areas
* monitor landscape garden beds for fire ant mounds
* spray pesticides or apply pesticidal baits
Ongoing monitoring and the use of chemical pesticides are the one-two punch you can use to safeguard your property from fire ants and protect residents.
posted by healthcare trainer at 11:36 AM
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