Prevention of indoor fire ant infestation at health care facilities

Determine if facility's pest service contract covers fire ants

Vigilance to identify fire ant infestation should be increased during weather extremes

Do not allow beds or linens to touch the wall or floor

Limit food in the bed as much as possible

Check mattresses for food accumulation

Place food left in the room in a well-sealed (air tight) container

Keep the outside of intravenous inserts as dry as possible

Make sure that catheters are properly functioning

Avoid accumulation of water or food particles under base plates during floor sweeping or mopping

Reproduced with permission from: Goddard J, Jarratt J, deShazo RD. Recommendations for prevention and management of fire ant infestation of health care facilities. South Med J 2002; 95:627. Copyright © 2002 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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Prevention of indoor fire ant infestation at health care facilities