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Study: Argentine Ants Change Diets to Survive   21 Dec, 2007

According to an article from PhysOrg.com, researchers have found the ability of Argentine ants to change from carnivorous insect eaters to plant sap-loving creatures has helped these invasive social insects rapidly spread throughout coastal California, displacing many native insects and creating...More>>

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Take the Time to Reduce Callbacks   3 Dec, 2007

We can spend a little extra time at our ant accounts initially to determine bait acceptance, or we can spend a lot more time at what have become problem accounts later on.More>>

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How Do Baits Fit into Ant Management Programs?   28 Sep, 2007

According to most surveys of pest management professionals, ants aren't just the No. 1 pest problem: They're also responsible for the bulk of callbacks and revenue losses.More>>

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Amended Phantom Termiticide-Insecticide Label Now Accepted in All 50 States   16 Jul, 2007

California approves amendments for additional nuisance pests, stored product pests, bed bugs, cockroaches and pre-construction termite treatments.More>>

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Ant Diets: Key to Effective Management   19 Apr, 2007

Select the proper bait to target the specific feeding preference of the ant species you want to control.More>>

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: The Other First Responders   6 Feb, 2007

For many years, thanks to the sponsorship of the National Pest Management Association and its state affiliates, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation designating April as National Pest Control Month.More>>

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Trendspotting: Ranchers use phorid flies to manage fire ants   1 Feb, 2007

In southern Texas these days, there is more wildlife than cattle. For ranchers that are increasingly turning to hosting deer and quail hunts as a sideline on their properties, red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are threatening their businesses to the tune of an estimated $1.2 billion in...More>>

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Bayer Launches Two Maxforce Products in the Fight Against Flies and Fire Ants   31 Oct, 2006

Bayer Environmental Science introduced two new Maxforce products at PestWorld 2006: Maxforce Fly Spot Bait and Maxforce FC Fire Ant Bait.More>>

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DuPont Professional Products Introduces Advion Cockroach & Ant Bait Arenas   31 Oct, 2006

DuPont Advion cockroach bait arena and Advion ant bait arena, powered by MetaActive compound, offer the speed and thorough insect control associated with the Advion brand.More>>

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Ant Control Is a Big Deal   1 Oct, 2006

Survey Results: Which, if any, of the following pests have you had problems with in the past year?More>>