Researchers and Extension entomology specialists across the South work together to develop control strategies for pests such as ticks, mosquitoes, bed bugs and more. This includes fire ants, which are ...

Do you know how to recognize one of the most common types of ants in the U.S.? Field ants could be hiding under your nose, ...

Large ant hills in your yard can be an eyesore. Plus they can make it tricky to mow your lawn or tend your garden—especially if those hills harbor stinging fire ants. If you’re ready to reclaim your ...

Insects are definitely an inevitable part of outdoor living, but if ants have taken over your lawn, you’ll need help eradicating them. The best ant killers for lawns can help you control ant ...

It is normal to come across an ant hill (nest) in your yard from time to time. Ants build the nests from beneath the ground and deposit the excess dirt at the top. As a result, the nests often look ...

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 ...

A: Biodiversity of life is incredibly important to a healthy ecosystem, but can we all agree that fire ants should just go? It feels at times like they are our sidewalk jailers: always watchful and ...

Ants can quickly turn a well-kept lawn into uneven ground covered with soil mounds. These nests disrupt the grass surface, affect mowing, and in some cases damage the roots. The most effective way to ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Gary: Today we’re talking about spraying bushes or your yard with different chemicals and sprayers. John, what should we use? John: Well, these products work great on fleas, mosquitos and chinch bugs.