more... > Insects and Relatives > Ants > Fire Ant Quiz [Image: Red Imported Fire Ants Quiz] This interactive and fun quiz will challenge your knowledge of Red Imported Fire Ants. Management in Your Yard There are many ways to manage red imported fire ants in urban areas. Here we present two options: Evenly distribute baits or granular contact insecticides throughout your yard. Community-Based Management Using Baits This article explains the correct method for applying fire ant bait in the community for maximum control. Cost-Effective Methods for Cultural Control of Argentine Ants [Image: Flyer image] This poster addresses where Argentine Ants are found in Louisiana, as well as cost-effective ways to control them.  more articles... Argentine Ant: Feeding Preferences and Strategies [Image: Flyer image] This poster discusses natural feeding preferences, adapted feeding preferences and feeding strategies of the Argentine Ant. Chemical Control of Argentine Ants [Image: Poster] This poster discusses background of Argentine Ants, baits that are cheap and effective for indoor use, and outdoor ant control. Distributors of Fire Ant Bait The public can order any fire ant bait through local hardware stores, nurseries or coop/feed stores. Sisters Fight Fire Ants With Large-scale Treatments [Image: Fire Ants ] Stepping outdoors was like being under attack for one homeowner. Fire ants were everywhere in her yard. Her sister’s pasture also was under siege. So they turned to an LSU AgCenter entomologist for help. (Runtime: 1 minute, 47 seconds) Parishes with Spreaders for Area-wide Programs [Image: Louisiana map] Map showing parishes that have a spreader available for use in area wide application of fire ant baits. Listing of locations by parish that have implemented the area wide program. Ant Issues Vol. 3: Fire Ants During Dry Seasons Fire ants may be an indoor problem during the dry season as they search for water and food. The mounds move below the surface but they will still forage for food during the cooler times of the day. Ant Issues Vol. 2 Argentine ants have been reported in a few isolated areas in Louisiana. These ants are different from fire ants in appearance, nesting habits and behavior. These differences make control efforts different as well. Ant Issues Vol. 1 This is the first issue of a newsletter intended to communicate new information and recommendations for fire ant management and other ant problems in Louisiana. This issue focuses on current methods for community-wide fire ant control. April 15: Time to Organize Neighborhood Fire Ant Control This article encourages people to begin to organize their community-wide fire ant management day for launch in mid-April 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. More...