more... > Insect & Disease Control > Bug Biz Series > Bug Biz: Carpenter Bees [Image: Bug Biz: Carpenter Bees] This publication includes information on the identification and management of carpenter bees. Bug Biz: Managing Argentine Ants in Louisiana [Image: Argentine Ants] The Argentine ant, an exotic species brought to New Orleans from South America in the late 1800s, is found throughout the state after being transported in nursery stock and by cars, boats and RVs. Their huge colonies, with millions of workers and hundreds of queens, extend for miles. Identifying characteristics, areawide management and cultural controls incuded. Bug Biz: Wireworms [Image: Bug Biz: Wireworms] This publication includes a description of wireworms and explains the importance and types of injuries they can cause to your trees. It also includes information on their life history, habits and methods of control. Bug Biz: The Fall Webworm [Image: Bug Biz: The Fall Webworm] This publication includes a description and information on the distribution and hosts, life cycle, types of injury to your trees and control of the fall webworm.  more articles... Bug Biz: Removing Bees From Walls [Image: Bug Biz: Removing Bees From Walls] The process of removing honeybees from walls in a house is complex. This publication explains how to safely and properly remove the bees from your walls. Bug Biz: Lepidopteron Insect Pests in Sweet Potato Production [Image: Sweet Potato Insect Pests] This publication deals with some of the insects that attack sweet potatoes in Louisiana. It covers such pests as beet armyworms, soybean loopers and cabbage loopers and includes background information, descriptions of the pests and details on the damage they can cause. PDF format only. Bug Biz: Fleas [Image: Fleas] Fleas developed on Earth thousands of years ago and have adapted many survival techniques. In Louisiana, they are pests in and around homes and on pets and other animals year round. Control measures and insecticides to use included. Bug Biz: Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries [Image: spider mites] The twospotted spider mite is one of the most persistent and damaging pest problems affecting strawberry production in Louisiana. Damage, description, life cycle, monitoring, control information and color photos included. Spanish version also included. Bug Biz: Blackberry (Raspberry) Crown Borer [Image: Bug Biz] Blackberries are a favorite springtime fruit in Louisiana. The blackberry (raspberry) crown borer is a serious pest of blackberry plantings and causes loss of plant vigor, loss of yield and plant destruction. Damage, life cycle, monitoring and control recommendations included. Bug Biz: Fire Ants [Image: Fire Ants] The red imported fire ant, a Louisiana resident since the early 1950s, can be a painful pest or a beneficial friend. Depending on your situation, you may want to manage these ants or simply let them go about their helpful way. Eradication vs. management of the fire ant is discussed in this fact sheet.