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With an aroma that's pleasing to people but off-putting to fire ants, this easy-to-grow plant could be a great addition to your backyard pest control efforts.

Since fire ants first came to the United States in the early 20th century, researchers have searched for ways to control their destructive spread and eradicate them from areas where people live. A new ...

Fire ants have earned their reputation as one of Australia's most damaging invasive pests. From ruined picnics to serious impacts on agriculture, biodiversity and public health, they are notoriously ...

Fire ant baits consist of a pesticide combined with something the ants will eat. The bait is brought back to the colony and fed to other ants, including the queen. It takes some time for this to ...

These invasive pests can be a thing of the past. Whether you have dodged their mounds while walking around your yard or endured a painful sting, you know how pesky and dangerous fire ants can be to ...

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 ...