NCUE has undertaken various projects and activities, including the Department of Biology’s Project of “Commissioned Planning and Design for Invasive Red Fire Ant Control Operations.” The following section contains project descriptions.

1. Project of Entrusted Planning and Design for RIFA Control

In order to protect navigational and public facilities in the airport area, uphold the nation’s image, and reduce fire ant attacks on airport staff and travelers, monitoring and controlling invasive of red fire ants at Taoyuan International Airport are a must, and we must remain vigilant until their eradication in the Dayuan District. This project aims to continue red fire ant control across the airport, where operations must comply with strict aviation safety rules and adjust accordingly to different weather conditions. Tasks such as manpower planning, field monitoring, treatment planning and execution require a team equipped with both red fire ant control expertise and airport-specific experience (Figure 1).

Figure 1. Assisting contractors in identifying red fire ants