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Fire Ant Quiz
Red Imported Fire Ants Quiz

This interactive and fun quiz will challenge your knowledge of Red Imported Fire Ants.

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.

Distributors of Fire Ant Bait
The public can order any fire ant bait through local hardware stores, nurseries or coop/feed stores.

Sisters Fight Fire Ants With Large-scale Treatments
Fire Ants

Stepping outdoors was like being under attack for one homeowner. Fire ants were everywhere in her yard. Her sister’s pasture also was under siege. So they turned to an LSU AgCenter entomologist for help. (Runtime: 1 minute, 47 seconds)

Parishes with Spreaders for Area-wide Programs
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Map showing parishes that have a spreader available for use in area wide application of fire ant baits. Listing of locations by parish that have implemented the area wide program.
Fire Ant Mounds at St. Gabriel Research Station
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Brief summary informing people of the abundance of fire ant mounds in pastures at the St. Gabriel Research Station.
Bug Biz: Fire Ants
Fire Ants
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.
Red Imported Fire Ant Colony Diagnostics Using Worker Head Widths
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The purpose of this study was to determine if differences in worker size are indicative of social form for Solenopsis invicta colonies in Louisiana.
Bait Amounts for RIFA - Table
This table indicates the amount of bait in ounces and tablespoons needed per square foot for effective control of fire ants.
Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control
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. (PDF Format Only)
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.