This semester a cool class was created in collaboration with Mama Chioke, Ms. MollyYates and Ms. Amy. We are researching the Red Invasive Fire Ant, which is actually 2 ant species.
Little Fire Ant- Wasmannia auropunctata
Red Imported Ant - Solenopsis invictus
We will grow crops RIFA enjoy eating and research daily habits to better understand a viable means of control.
We have a great group of students researching the habitat, diet and natural biocontrols. The goal of the class is to create a class book and a scientific research paper to turn over to the county and UHH. RIFA are impressive invasive species that eat crops and harm farmers. The RIFA also contribute to student and teacher irritation on campus due to the stinging bite the RIFA inflicts here.
