Had any callbacks on ant problems lately? According to most surveys of pest management professionals (PMPs), ants aren’t just the No. 1 pest problem: They’re also responsible for the bulk of callbacks and revenue losses. The good news is that certain bait products that target ant pests specifically are also very effective at reducing […]
Ants
PMPs know that ant colonies are common pests to deal with in both business and residential clients. Learn more ant tips and tricks from industry pros.
Amended Phantom Termiticide-Insecticide Label Now Accepted in All 50 States
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has accepted a label amendment for Phantom termiticide-insecticide, a...
Ant Diets: Key to Effective Management
By: Clay W. Scherer Ph.D. Baits can be very effective at controlling ant infestations. However, to use baits successfully requires the...
Trendspotting: Ranchers use phorid flies to manage fire ants
In southern Texas these days, there is more wildlife than cattle. For ranchers that are increasingly turning to hosting deer...
Argentine, Rover Ants Making Inroads in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — The Clarion-Ledger of Jackson, Miss., talked with several pest management professionals about dealing with ant problems. The most common...
Borates: In Search of the ‘Sweet Spot’
By: Dr. Robert Krieger, Dr. Michael Rust, Dr. John Klotz, and Dr. Chris Amrhein Borates are popular insecticides, as evidenced by the number of...
Argentine ants are on the rise
By: Austin Frishman The Argentine ant (Linepithema humile) has been in the United States for more than 100 years. For the...
Pest ID: Pavement ant
By: Dr. Kyle Jordan Because it often nests in or under cracks in pavement, Tetramorium caespitum is commonly referred to as...
Most Wanted: White-Footed Ants
By: Geri Cashion Florida: Land of palm trees, endless beaches, orchids, lush tropical foliage and ants. We have as many important...
Most Wanted: Crazy Ants
By: Albert Lee The
crazy ant is believed to be a native of Asia. It has become a cosmopolitan
species due...
Zoecon Launches Eclipse Insect Bait
With ant infestations quickly becoming more prominent than even those of the mighty cockroach, pest management professionals (PMPs) will certainly...