| [Image: Red Imported Fire Ants Quiz]Fire Ant Quiz This interactive and fun quiz will challenge your knowledge of Red Imported Fire Ants. |
| 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. |
| [Image: Poster image]Argentine Ant Habitat This poster addresses habitat preferences and where Argentine ants can be found. |
| [Image: Louisiana map]Parishes with Spreaders for Area-wide Programs 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. |
| Distributors of Fire Ant Bait The public can order any fire ant bait through local hardware stores, nurseries or coop/feed stores. |
| [Image: Flyer image]Cost-Effective Methods for Cultural Control of Argentine Ants This poster addresses where Argentine Ants are found in Louisiana, as well as cost-effective ways to control them. |
| [Image: Poster]Chemical Control of Argentine Ants This poster discusses background of Argentine Ants, baits that are cheap and effective for indoor use, and outdoor ant control. |
| [Image: Poster image]Basic Nest Biology and Structure of Argentine Ants Linepithema humile (Mayr), the Argentine ant, is an important invasive species that has great impact on agriculture, urban and natural environments worldwide. This poster discusses the basic nest biology and structure of the Argentine Ants. |
| [Image: mounds]Fire Ant Mounds at St. Gabriel Research Station Brief summary informing people of the abundance of fire ant mounds in pastures at the St. Gabriel Research Station. |
| [Image: Managing Imported Fire Ants in Urban Areas]Managing Imported Fire Ants in Urban Areas Properly identifying the ant species is the first step in determining whether and how to control them. In this publication there are options for managing various kinds of imported fire ant problems. |
| [Image: Fire Ant Control]Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control A Southern IPM Center publication. When choosing a broadcast bait to control imported fire ants, consumers and professional pesticide applicators face a confusing array of brand names and active ingredients with varying product performances. This guide addresses common concerns about broadcast baits to help consumers and professionals choose products that best fit their needs and situations. (PDF Format Only) |
| Ant Issues Vol. 4: Fire Ant Bait All fire ant baits work very well when applied according to the label instructions. The way a fire ant bait works depends on the active ingredient in the bait. |
| Ant Issues Vol. 5: How Fire Ants Move Fire Ants move long distances through the transport of potted plants, soil and sod. Fire ants spread by producing new queens and colony movement from unacceptable site due to flooding or other disturbances. |
| [Image: Fire Ants]Bug Biz: 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. |
| [Image: Argentine Ants]Bug Biz: Managing Argentine Ants in Louisiana 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. |
| [Image: Image 1]Little Black Ant Management in Structures Identification, biology, and treatment of Little Black Ants. |
| [Image: Image 1]Tetramorium bicarinatum: Pavement Ants Identification, biology and treatment of pavement ants |
| [Image: Image 1]Elongate Twig Ant Identification, biology and treatment of the elongate twig ant. |
| [Image: Image 1]Acrobat Ant Acrobat ants, Crematogaster spp., are small (2-4mm) ants that appear to be all the same size. The abdomen is heart-shaped when viewed from above and the heads are round. |
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