Description:
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.

Primary Audience:
General

Publication #:
2916

Cost Hard Copy:
free

Resource Updated:
1/29/2009 2:09:36 PM