Home > Environment & Natural Resources > Insects and Relatives > 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. Report Formosan Subterranean Termites [Image: Formosan subterranean termite alate] Report and send in samples of Formosan subterranean termites to help determine its range and help prevent its spread.  more articles... Bee Ready Vol. 71 March 2005 Provides Honeybee informatiom in Louisiana. Includes honey prices, pest control, bee hive registration information as well as information on swarms and removal of bees. Distribution Of Africanized Honeybees In Louisiana [Image: African Honeybee Distribution] This map shows where Africanized honeybees have been trapped by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Integrated Pest Management of Termites and Other Wood Attacking Organisms: A Louisiana Perspective Considerations on integrated pest management of termites and other wood attacking organism are presented in depth. Formosan Subterranean Termites Affect Landscapers Landscaping practices may increase the risk of subterranean termites attacking a structure and of spreading Formosan subterranean termites. Information is presented on the types of woody plants that termites attack and methods of inspection. Landscapers may help Prevent the Spread of the Formosan Subterranean Termite Landscaping practices may increase the risk of subterranean termites attacking a structure and of spreading formosan subterranean termites. Concepts on reducing the risks of moving and reporting Formosan subterranean termites are presented. Regional Pest Alert Scales [Image: Lobate Lac scale] The lobate lac scale, native to India and Sri Lanka, was first reported on hibiscus in Broward County, Florida, in 1999 and was found on several other hosts in Broward and Miami-Dade counties in 2000. The scale was found in six additional southern Florida counties by 2004, and it has rapidly become a major pest. This publication was produced and distributed by USDA–CSREES Integrated Pest Management Centers in cooperation with the National Plant Diagnostic Network, APHIS, and ARS. 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. 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. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: December 2007 [Image: Lady beetles] It seems just yesterday it was 2007. Pest problems are light presently, but two major situations have developed. More...