Ensystex When battling red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta, or RIFA), the best defense is a strong offense. RIFA is an invasive species from South America. The ants thrive across the Southern United States and will attack suddenly by stinging repeatedly when threatened. These stings can cause itchy welts, pain and even severe allergic reactions […]
Fire Ants
Raising the tide no matter the times
Dennis Jenkins reflects on the past and the future of ABC Home & Commercial Services as part of PMP's 90th...
Scientists suggest RIFA can be controlled by virus
A new study suggests that Solenopsis invicta virus 3 (SINV-3) can be used as a natural way to control invasive...
Texas A&M experts assist South Korea with red fire ant invasion
South Korea reaches out to Texas A&M, leading experts on red fire ants, for help controlling a recent invasion.
Fire ant colonies float in Hurricane Harvey floodwaters
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, images of floating fire ant colonies from the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston...
‘Zombie’ ants video: Phorid flies used to combat fire ants
The University of Texas at Austin invasive species research program is attempting to control invasive fire ant populations in Texas...
Texas bites back with annual ‘pest fests’
Since the early 1980s, Texas has hosted two quirky annual festivals in spite of its most common pests: The Great Texas...
El Nino 2015/16 Likely to Bring a Pest Surge with It
Some interesting news from the wire yesterday: Orkin released a report (that’s received a fair amount of coverage in mainstream...
Did You Know? Fire Ants
Red imported fire ant (RIFA) populations cost the United States more than $5 billion annually for medical treatment, damage and...
Tips & Tricks: Control Future Fire Ant Problems with Early Fall Treatments
Fire ants are typically 1 to 3mm in length, with a reddish head and thorax and a black abdomen, which...
Terminix: Ants
Three kinds of animals fight battles in formations: humans, crows and ants. Perhaps that’s why various species of pest ants...
Central Life Sciences: Ants
Fire ants are an increasing problem in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates the pests cause almost...
Tips and Tricks: When to treat for fire ants
By Doug VanGundy Senior Director, Research and Development, Central Life Sciences The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that fire...
FMC Launches Talstar XTRA
New granular insecticide eliminates fire ants in as little as minutes PHILADELPHIA — FMC Professional Solutions has launched Talstar XTRA...
Time to Start Thinking about Fire Ant Management
By: Faith Oi Last weekend, the temperature got up into the 80s in Gainesville, Fla. I could not resist doing a...
Florida Festival Freed of Fire Ants within 72 Hours
The Florida State Bluegrass Festival is one of the largest and most recognized bluegrass festivals in the US, attracting more than 3,000...