Home > Environment & Natural Resources > Insects and Relatives > Honeybee Removal and Swarm Collection Beekeepers who will remove honeybees from walls, structures and trees or collect swarms. Some will remove other bees and wasps. Mosquito Landing Rate Counts [Image: Biting Mosquito] As a part of a state-supported aerial mosquito spraying program coordinated by the Louisiana Department of Heath and Hospitals, mosquito landing rate counts are required before and after aerial spraying is conducted. Fire Ant Quiz [Image: Red Imported Fire Ants Quiz] This interactive and fun quiz will challenge your knowledge of Red Imported Fire Ants. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs, November 09 [Image: sipders at home.] Insects of the month. Bugs covered include: spiders, Cigarette/drugstore beetles, Indian meal moths,thrips, roaches, plants indoors, slugs and snails, Silverfish/firebrats, mosquitoes, brown recluse, bed bugs.  more articles... 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. Small Hive Beetles [Image: small hive beetles] Small hive beetles were first detected in the United States in 1996. Although they are relatively harmless pests in their native South Africa, they have become serious pests of honey bees, especially in the southeastern region of the United States. Information on damage, life cycle, best management practices and control included. Plan for Managing Crazy Ants in Louisiana This article details the current interest in crazy ants: how to identify them, general information and how to manage them. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: July 2006 [Image: Chinch bugs] We are seeing some replays on some pest and a few new ones. Pests covered this month include: Cinch bugs, fall army worms, cicadas, cicada killers, fire ants and yellow jackets. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: August 2006 [Image: velvet ant] The dry weather has given in to the rains, but the effects of the dry weather remain as some insect populations persist. Chilli Thrips [Image: Chilli and western flower thrips] New invasive found in Louisiana. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: June 2006 There are several aphid species being reported at this time. Nine other pests are also on the move this month. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: May 2006 [Image: Eastern tent caterpillar adult] Until the recent rains we had little to talk about, but with the heavy rains and the showers, we are beginning to see movement in the insect populations. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs September 2008 [Image: love bugs and damage] bugs of the month Bugs, Bugs, Bugs, September 2009 [Image: snails on foliage] Bugs of the month for September 2009 include: slugs, yellow jackets, stinging caterpillars, fire ants, love bugs, Green June beetles, loopers, Elongated Tree ants, armyworms, Diaprepes weevil. Click for more information...