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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.

Management in Your Yard
There are many ways to manage red imported fire ants in urban areas. Here we present two options: Evenly distribute baits or granular contact insecticides throughout your yard.

Community-Based Management Using Baits
This article explains the correct method for applying fire ant bait in the community for maximum control.

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs August 2008
Walnut caterpillar and adult

Caterpillars and adults on shade trees and chinch bugs and parasitized armyworm.

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs,August 2007
composite of lace bugs
As soggy as it has been one would hope that most of the insects had drowned, but alas, no such luck. Some have said they have become more relaxed and excited in the somewhat cooler environment and many have moved indoors to escape the constant drenches and standing puddles.
Rebuilding Homes Provides Opportunities For Termite Protection
Homeowners in South Louisiana and elsewhere in the Gulf South who are rebuilding after last year’s hurricanes have opportunities to add more termite protection to their homes, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter.
Pink Hibiscus Mealybug Video Training
Pink Hibiscus Mealybug
Two videos presenting information on the pink hibiscus mealybug.
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs July 2007
tiger beetle
common beneficials in and around the yard.
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs July 2008
Hackberry aphid on leaf.
Bugs of the month.
honey plants
PowerPoint on spring honey and pollen sources.
Report Formosan Subterranean Termites
Formosan subterranean termite alate
Report and send in samples of Formosan subterranean termites to help determine its range and help prevent its spread.
Bee Ready Vol. 71 March 2005
Provides Honeybee informatiom in Louisiana. Includes honey prices, pest control, bee hive registration information as well as information on swarms and removal of bees.
Distribution Of Africanized Honeybees In Louisiana
African Honeybee Distribution
This map shows where Africanized honeybees have been trapped by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
Integrated Pest Management of Termites and Other Wood Attacking Organisms: A Louisiana Perspective
Considerations on integrated pest management of termites and other wood attacking organism are presented in depth.