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Don’t Let Fire Ants Ruin Your Outdoor Plans!

May 03, 2019 Mina Chung, Writer-Editor, USDA Agricultural Research Service

Warmer weather in many parts of the country means more opportunities for outdoor activities. Whether it’s a picnic, backyard barbecue, or even an intimate wedding ceremony, no one wants to feel the painful sting of the red imported fire ant.

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A New Weapon to Stop One of the World’s Top 100 Invasive Species

June 30, 2017 Sandra Avant, Public Affairs Specialist, Agricultural Research Service

Summer’s here and many of us are ready to celebrate our nation’s independence! It’s time to put away your closed-toe shoes, slip into a pair of sandals or flip flops and get ready for some outdoor fun. But be careful where you step! Red imported fire ants could be nesting in the ground, waiting to...

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