If you live in a rural or suburban area in the Southern states, you’ve likely seen a fire ant hill a few times in your life. Stepping on a fire ant hill, sometimes referred to as a mound, can mean ...

Fire ant season is here. Discover how to identify mounds, avoid stings, treat bites, and safely eliminate colonies.

Fire ants swarm fast and sting hard. If you step on a nest, leave the area immediately, brush the ants off instead of crushing them, and clean the affected skin. Treating the bites quickly can help ...

Spring is near in Louisiana. The birds are singing and flowers are beginning to blossom in our landscapes. It’s a great time to be outdoors. Watch your step, though, or you might become a victim of ...