But if you’re just dealing with a smaller fire ant problem here are some tips and tricks you can use to get rid of them.

Fire ants inflict painful stings and create unsightly mounds in our landscapes. Unfortunately, there is no treatment that will eradicate them from a yard permanently. You will have to control fire ...

Fire ant mounds can recover quickly after being mowed or disturbed, experts instead recommend insecticides for long-term managment. Researchers and Extension entomology specialists across the South ...

Targeted insecticides can be applied to individual mounds to eliminate the queen ant. For widespread infestations, broadcast pesticides offer a broader solution but come with safety precautions.

Ants are silently destroying your lawn—here’s how to stop them.

As the fire ants attacked my hand while I was pulling weeds last week, I decided that others were likely facing the same problem. Fall is one of the peak fire ant times. The colonies have grown ...

Dr. Charles Barr remembers when he got a call from organizers of a July 4 picnic for country singer Willie Nelson. The picnic was two weeks away and the organizers’ legal team wanted something to be ...

Spring is near in Louisiana. The birds are singing and flowers are beginning to blossom in our landscapes. It’s a great time to be outdoors. Watch your step, though, or you might become a victim of ...