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Fire Ant Control may Include Doing Nothing

by llw5479
November 13, 2018

Fire ant control options in some situations include doing nothing. Fire ant colonies consist of the brood (eggs, larvae and pupae) and adult ants. The adults include winged males, winged females, one or more egg producing queen ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Fire Ants, Pest Control, Stinging Insects

Stinging Wasps Active After Storms

by Beth Bolles
October 23, 2018

As Hurricane Michael was barreling through the Panhandle region, wasp populations were at their highest of the year. Winds and flooding destroyed many of the nests of paper wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets and now wasps may be aggressive ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Flooding, Hurricane, Stinging Insects, Storms, Wasps

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