Wendell board greenlights NC State research partnership to study and treat large red‑field ant infestation in town park The board authorized the town manager to enter an agreement with NC State for a research‑driven baiting and monitoring program aimed at reducing Formica integra (red field ant) populations in Wendell Park; NC State estimated ~ $7,000 per year for bait materials, outlined monitoring and safety precautions, and flagged ecological uncertainties including possible 'vacuum' effects and non‑target impacts.

Wendell Park is about to undergo a groundbreaking study to tackle a major red field ant infestation, with NC State University leading the charge on this ecological challenge!

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