LSU AgCenter . Community-wide Fire Ant Management

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Community-wide Fire Ant Management

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Community-wide Fire Ant Management

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

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

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.

April 15: Time to Organize Neighborhood Fire Ant Control
This article encourages people to begin to organize their community-wide fire ant management day for launch in mid-April

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Scientists work to control the threat of fire ants

Red imported fire ants are not just a nuisance. They pose a health threat to many individuals allergic to their sting. LSU AgCenter entomologists are working to control these pests.

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Fire Ant Product Information