Tag: fire ants

Lessons Learned from Farmers: Fire Ant Control

by Molly Jameson
November 13, 2017

As I near the three-year mark of being an Extension Agent, I think about how fortunate I am to have a career that not only encourages me to meet all our local farmers, but also to learn from them and share their knowledge with the community. A ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Ants In Garden, Best Management Practices, D-Limonene, Fire Ant Control, Fire Ants, Insects, Orange Oil, Owen River Farm, Panhandle Gardening, Pests, Solenopsis Invicta, Vegetable Gardening

Fire Ants in the Garden

by Molly Jameson
August 12, 2016

There’s nothing worse than sinking your fingers into your garden soil to dig up a potato, plant a seedling, or pull up a radish, and be met with a sharp, painful sting, and little red critters rocketing up your arms. If you are a gardener ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, Boric Acid, Diatomaceous Earth, Fire Ants, General Gardening, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Invasive Species, Panhandle Gardening, Phorid Fly, Spinosad, Vegetable Gardening

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