Home > Lawn & Garden > Commercial Horticulture > Pest Management > 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. Eastern Lubber Grasshoppers are on the Move [Image: photo of lubber grasshopper] Periodically, grasshoppers have been of economic importance, but a few species sometimes occur in large enough numbers to damage citrus, vegetable crops and landscape ornamentals. One of the species most commonly causing damage is the eastern lubber grasshopper. Scouting and Biological Control of Two-spotted Spider Mite [Image: TSM adult and eggs] In recent years, IPM programs are becoming more attractive to ornamental growers. Scouting is a key component of any IPM and helps you to (1) detect when pests are first present, (2) make proper control decisions and (3) monitor whether your control practices are effective. Here are some tips on how to scout and practice IPM for the control of one of the top greenhouse pests - twospotted spider mite. Landscape Weed Control Basics & Herbicides [Image: beds] Overview of common commercial products for landscape bed weed control .  more articles... Top 10 Weeds of Landscapes [Image: poa] This slide show provides information on the identification and control of the most common weeds. Daylily Rust Control with Biofungicides [Image: Stella de Oro] Daylily is an economically important nursery crop for Louisiana growers. It was relatively disease-free before the arrival of daylily rust in 2000. Commercial growers and homeowners rely solely on fungicides for rust control, which is expensive and time consuming. Biofungicides are biological or bio-rational alternatives that control disease by different modes of action. If effective, they can reduce control cost and provide resistance management tools. Ants of Louisiana [Image: Little Black Ant] Links to some of the numerous ants of Louisiana discussing identification, biology and treatment. Argentine Ant Habitat [Image: Poster image] This poster addresses habitat preferences and where Argentine ants can be found. 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. Mole Crickets [Image: Mole Crickets] Mole crickets cause millions of dollars in turf and grass damage each year. Their burrowing in the soil breaks up the soil and causes roots to dry out. Identification, life cycle and control included. Optimizing Pesticide Performance Factors that influence pesticide performance include water quality, coverage, agitation, mixing, watering practices, water temperature, rotation, application time, pesticide incompatibility, residual activity and surfactant use. Best Management Practices - Pest Management An abundance of weeds, diseases and insects plague Louisiana’s home landscapes. The adoption of BMPs and integrated pest management (IPM) will reduce these problems. Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control [Image: 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. Soil Fertility And Plant Growth In Soils From Pine Forests And Plantations: Effect Of Red Imported Fire Ants, Solenopsis Invicta (Buren) Through nest building and foraging activities, ants alter physical properties and nutritional status of soils through structural modifications and nutrient accumulation. In turn, these alterations may enhance soil quality for plant growth. This study examined the effect of the invasive red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, on soil properties and plant growth. More...