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Red imported fire ant
Solenopsis invicta Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) is an insect pest of agricultural commodities. It is a native of South America and was first detected in Alabama in the 1930's. A human health hazard due to its aggressive behavior and painful sting,they are also considered a pest because their mound-building activity can damage plant roots, lead to loss of crops, and interfere with mechanical cultivation. It is not uncommon for several fire ant mounds to appear suddenly in a suburban yard or a farmer's field, seemingly overnight
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03/04/2020 - Landowners urged to search for fire ants after rain
03/04/2020 - New fire ant bait introduced
01/08/2020 - Hay! Watch out for fire ants
01/03/2020 - Livestock owners beware of fire ants
12/19/2019 - Invasive ant surveillance success
12/18/2019 - Invasive ant surveillance success
12/12/2019 - Fire ant infested hay found outside biosecurity zone
12/10/2019 - Pest ant control improved with water-resistant bait
12/09/2019 - Detection dogs to sniff out red imported fire ant
12/09/2019 - Fire ant quarantine expanded westward
12/09/2019 - Virginia expands Imported Fire Ant Quarantine
09/17/2019 - Fighting Fire Ants With Natural Enemies
09/13/2019 - Natural Enemies Close In on Fire Ants, USDA Reports
09/04/2019 - Dealing With Pesky Fire Ants
09/04/2019 - How to control those pesky fire ants
08/01/2019 - Localised fire ant eradication shows promise
06/03/2019 - MSU entomologist gives lowdown on fire ant control
05/20/2019 - S.C. helps Nebraska farmers with hay after flooding
05/07/2019 - Don't Let Fire Ants Ruin Your Outdoor Plans!
01/24/2019 - Fire ants are flourishing - all thanks to us
09/19/2018 - Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map
07/30/2018 - Busan port sees another case of red fire ants
02/08/2018 - Controlling fire ants with natural compounds
08/10/2017 - Managing those pesky, unwanted fire ants
07/27/2017 - Bobwhite quail population is on the decline
07/25/2017 - The bizarre physics of fire ants
06/13/2016 - June rain brings fire ants, weeds
06/09/2016 - Control pesky red imported fire ants now
11/06/2015 - Red Imported Fire Ant Presentation
06/23/2015 - Fire ants are on the move
05/07/2015 - Invasive ants are extreme excavators - BBC News
04/06/2015 - Living With Fire Ants | Living With Insects Blog
12/04/2014 - On the Trail of Fire Ant Pheromones
09/10/2014 - Red Imported Fire Ant Integrated Pest Management
08/25/2014 - Fire Ants Are In The Middle Of A Turf War
08/15/2014 - Kansas, Missouri on Watch for Invasive Pests
04/15/2014 - On the Trail of Fire Ant Pheromones - Phys.org
03/12/2014 - Fire Ant Quarantines and Regulations
03/03/2014 - If Crazy Ants Win, What Does That Mean for Humans?
01/30/2014 - History of Red Imported Fire Ant
01/09/2014 - Haemolytic uremic syndrome following fire ant bites
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