Red Imported Fire Ants: Where did they come from and what are my options?
August 23, 2017
They are everywhere. They came from South America in the 1930s and were first reported entering ports in the Panhandle coming in from Brazil. It is the red imported fire ant (RIFA). There are two types of fire ants in this state: the native ... READ MORE
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