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Honeybee Removal and Swarm Collection
Beekeepers who will remove honeybees from walls, structures and trees or collect swarms. Some will remove other bees and wasps. Some travel across the state; others restrict their service area.
Biting Mosquito
Mosquito Landing Rate Counts
As a part of a state-supported aerial mosquito spraying program coordinated by the Louisiana Department of Heath and Hospitals, mosquito landing rate counts are required before and after aerial spraying is conducted.
Contact Us for All Your Termite Questions
Contact information for LSU AgCenter termite professionals.
Love bugs
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: September 2006
We are seeing a decline in some insect populations but some explosions in others. Here are some potential problems this month.
Termite damage to doorframe
Interior Inspection
Describes the process of inspecting the interior of a structure for the presence of a termite infestation.
Formosan soldiers guard entrance to nest
Formosan Subterranean Termites
Describes the behavior and biology unique to the Formosan subterranean termite.
Piles of termites
Termite Taxonomy
Describes the taxonomic identity of termites.
mature workers and nymphs
Colony Members and Life Cycle
Termite colonies contain different castes, which are responsible for specific taskes in the colony.
Winged Formosan Alate
Swarmers
Information about Formosan subterranean termite alates and their annual mating flight.
Drywood termite fecal pellets
Drywood Termites
Describes the habits of drywood termites including pest and damage identification.
Native subterranean workers and a soldier
"Native" Subterranean Termites
Includes images and descriptions of subterranean termites that are indigenous to Louisiana.
Formosan subterranean termite soldier
Formosan Subterranean Termite Soldiers
Additional information about the habits and identification of Formosan subterranean termite soldiers.
Trees on Esplanade Avenue.
Tree Inspection Video
A short video demonstrating how to inspect a tree for the presence of Formosan subterranean termites.
Annual Formosan alate mating flight.
Mating Flight
This is a short video showing typical swarming behavior of Formosan subterranean termite alates during their annual mating flight.
Microscopic view of a termite gut.
What do termites eat?
Termites may eat wood, but they could not do it alone.
Phorid fly adults
Phoridae: Humpbacked Or Coffin Flies
Information on Phorid flies creating problems in hurricane damaged areas. They feed on and develop in decaying vegetable and animal material.
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.
LSU AgCenter Entomologist Says Leave Hibiscus Mealybug Management To Experts
Authorities are releasing a natural enemy of the pink hibiscus mealybug to try to bring this insect, which is a danger to both nursery and agricultural crops, under control, LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet said Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2006).
Fireant Quiz
Fire Ant Quiz
This interactive and fun quiz will challenge your knowledge of Red Imported Fire Ants.
Be On Lookout For Fire Ants In Areas Where Flooding Occurred
Fire ants can be a serious problem after hurricanes – particularly in flooded areas, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter.
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LSAM Identification Service