Ant Control
The Invasive Asian Needle Ant
Asian needle ants pose a unique threat to U.S. soils, not only from their medical importance but from the impacts they are imposing on our landscape.
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Texas A&M Announces 2025 Urban Pest Management Conference
Registration for the 79th Urban Pest Management Conference and Workshop hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bryan-College Station, and set for Jan. 8-10, is now open.
Daniel Dye on Studying the Biology of Pests for Effective Pest Control Management
In the following video interview, Dye shared why PMPs need to educate themselves on pest biology and make thorough inspections and treatments. He also emphasized the importance of using tools and resources in the field, such as magnifying glasses, to properly identify ants.
Ant Bait Selections for Various Ant Species
The goal of this study at Clemson University in South Carolina was to test the attractiveness of liquid, gel and granular bait formulations to urban pest ants in the field at three times of the year — spring, summer and fall.
Improving the Effectiveness of Fire Ant Baits
Jian Chen, a research entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agricultural Research Service Biological Control of Pests Research Unit, studies the chemistry of fire ants, including understanding fire ant pheromones and their utilization in managing fire ants.
Zoëcon Introduces Formitrol Ant Bait Gel
Formitrol Ant Bait Gel is designed for the immediate knockdown and long-term control of a diverse range of nuisance ants.
Pest to Watch: The Asian Needle Ant
Fire ants aren’t the only venomous, stinging ants to prepare for this season. Read on for some fast facts and control recommendations for another harmful invasive ant species that may prompt worried customers to call you.
Treating Ants: A Subfamily Affair
When faced with situations that leave technicians scratching their heads, knowledge about general ant behavior and habitat can provide a starting point for inspection and treatment options.
