This is the first issue of a newsletter intended to communicate new information and recommendations for fire ant management and other ant problems in Louisiana. This issue focuses on current methods for community-wide fire ant control.

This article encourages people to begin to organize their community-wide fire ant management day for launch in mid-April

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.

A complete list of all ant species found in Louisiana. The link to the Ant Web at the bottom of the table gives information on the different species of ants of Louisiana.

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.

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.

Identification and biology of the Elongate Isopod-eating Ant Leptogenys elongata.

This poster addresses where Argentine Ants are found in Louisiana, as well as cost-effective ways to control them.

This poster discusses background of Argentine Ants, baits that are cheap and effective for indoor use, and outdoor ant control.

This poster discusses natural feeding preferences, adapted feeding preferences and feeding strategies of the Argentine Ant.