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In the Know: Specialized flies may help control fire ants Dec 21, 2003
He was there specifically to speak about fire ants and his successful research.
"It's great to hear that fire ants have not been pestering you this year! ... (Naples Daily News, FL)
Audubon's count finds declining bird population Jan 7, 2004
...may document what environmentalists fear is a steady decline in Florida wildlife
due to dwindling habitats, a rise in development and the effects of fire ants ... (News Chief, FL)
Cold Weather Could Lower Pest Population Jan 6, 2004
For the kind of creatures we may not want in abundance," UT researcher Richard Patrock
said, "It reduces the growth rate of fire ants as well as potentially ... (KXAN-TV, TX)
Cold Weather Controls Pests Jan 7, 2004
A University of Texas researcher says it's actually very helpful when it comes
to controlling fire ants and other pests that bug you and your pets. ... (KXAN-TV, TX)
Should you make ants say 'uncle'? Jan 7, 2004
...escape. Seldom house pests, the mound-building fire ants are serious
pests in gardens, agricultural fields and farms. Fortunately ... (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA)
Wheeling Signs Jamie Muswagon Jan 3, 2004
He began this season with the Cape Fear Fire Ants of the Southeast
Hockey League. In 21 games with the Fire Ants he had 17 points ... (SportzDomain.com)
Cold weather comments Jan 6, 2004
Gainesville's Gus Riefler said, "The cold weather is just something that just
comes along this time of year. It's needed to kill the bugs and fire ants. ... (Gainesville Daily Register, TX)
Lee: Jingle Bells Dec 26, 2003
...what happened. After, of course, I got rid of the big red ants, which
I could have sworn were lethal fire ants. WHENEVER I listen ... (Sun Star, Philippines)
Central California a bee's vacation Dec 26, 2003
Colorado bees are prized, Johnston said, because of the proximity and the fact that
Colorado bees are hardy and free of fire ants that have infested hives in ... (The Argus, CA)
Critically endangered Jan 5, 2004
...drought over the millennia. But invasive species such as goats, pigs,
and fire ants, are threatening them, experts said. So is human ... (The Star, Malaysia)
Headlines you may see in 2004 Jan 2, 2004
...the winner of the $15 million prize for best suggestion on what to do with Saddam
Hussein: Cover his body with molasses and tie him across a bed of fire ants ... (AL.com, AL)
Y2K+4 Bug Not Receiving Enough Attention, Say Experts Jan 1, 2004
...bug would do? In my professional opinion, fire ants would pose more
of a danger to computers than this so-called problem.". Lin has ... (The Watley Review (News Satire))
A Private Man ’ s Story About Illegal Immigration Jan 2, 2004
I wouldn't eat a fish out of it. Montezuma's Revenge has 'migrated' across
that border.so have fire ants and they're decimating quail. ... (Michnews.com)
Gardening resolutions for 2004 Jan 5, 2004
Speed the process by turning it weekly, and that also keeps the fire ants out
of it." "Do not throw away grass clippings and leaves," Trawick advises. ... (The Advocate, LA)
Cold Weather Brings Some Relief From Pesky Critters Jan 5, 2004
..."The cold weather from people's perspective knocks back some of the obnoxious insects
like fire ants and mosquitos that we don't like to deal with, fleas maybe ... (KTRE, TX)
Daily calendar: December 15 Dec 15, 2003
RED IMPORTED FIRE ANTS WORKSHOPS: 10 am-3:30 pm Tuesday at the Pee Dee Research
and Education Center in Florence or Wednesday at Clemson University. ... (The State, SC)
Reflections of Christmas Dec 26, 2003
...dreams. Mine, that was that. Little fire ants, seemingly numbering
in the thousands, arrived to hasten my departure. The instant ... (Daily Peloton)
Audubon to conduct holiday bird count Dec 31, 2003
...brown thrasher, decline.". Rise speculates that fire ants might be contributing
to the decline in ground nesters. From the information ... (News Chief, FL)
Colo. bees earn their stripes Dec 14, 2003
Colorado bees are prized, Johnston said, because of the proximity and the fact
that Colorado bees are hardy and free of the notorious fire ants that have ... (Denver Post, CO)
Night Lights: New Year's parties set to good music Dec 30, 2003
...has an eclectic party that'll be part reunion, part music mania with the Amazing
Quitters, Destination and reunion sets by the Wimberley Volunteer Fire Ants ... (San Antonio Express, TX)
NEW BAIT BLOWER TO AID FIRE ANT CONTROL Dec 17, 2003
COLLEGE STATION – Technology developed by Texas A&M University to combat red
imported fire ants has been adapted and is now available commercially. ... (AgNews, TX)
Out of control Dec 14, 2003
...competition. After 11 years there were more fire ants than at the outset,
leading some to call the campaign the "Vietnam of entomology.". ... (Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX)
Keeping your yard bug and fungus free Dec 24, 2003
Q: We have ant mounds all around the property. They don't appear to be the same mounds
that fire ants make. They are perfectly round with a hole in the middle. ... (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Greenbugs are big insect threat to forage crops grown in Central ... Dec 22, 2003
Sansone explained. He stated that there are many seed treatments
that work well on such insects as wireworms and fire ants. The ... (Sulphur Springs Country World News, TX)
County OKs Fire Ant Funds 10 Dec 2003
18 to eradicate red imported fire ants, but after that, county vector
officials will have to find other funding to continue the program. ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA)
Biologists hope tiny fly will terrorize resident fire ants along ... Nov 20, 2003
FORT PIERCE -- State biologists on Wednesday released a tiny fly that is expected
to terrorize fire ants throughout the county and, soon, the entire Treasure ... (Fort Pierce Tribune, FL)
Scientists unleash killer flies on St. Lucie's fire ants Nov 19, 2003
...at best -- to live, the insects are possessed with a single-minded, biologically
driven desire to lay roughly 200 eggs in the bodies of South American fire ants ... (Palm Beach Post, FL)
Daily calendar: December 9 Dec 9, 2003
RED IMPORTED FIRE ANTS WORKSHOP: 10 am-3:30 pm today at Sandhill Research
and Education Center. Introduction to ants and fire ants ... (The State, SC)
Fireant baits safe: Govt Nov 26, 2003
Mr Palaszczuk said people should remember that the fire ants posed
a huge threat to animal and plant life. "This is recognised in ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)
The disappearing horned lizard Dec 6, 2003
Because most people are using pesticides to kill off fire ants, the harvest
ants which are the horny toad's main food source," said one kid. ... (News 8 Austin, TX)
Fire ant bait safe, Minister says Nov 26, 2003
The State Government says chemical baits being used to eradicate fire ants in south-east
Queensland are the safest and most effective way to deal with the pests ... (ABC Online, Australia)
Officials releasing fire ant-beheading flies in St. Lucie Nov 17, 2003
State officials are enlisting the help of flies in a program to kill
fire ants in St. Lucie County. The Department of Agriculture ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL)
Officials releasing fire ant-beheading flies in St. Lucie Nov 17, 2003
FORT PIERCE, Fla. - State officials are enlisting the help of flies in
a program to kill fire ants in St. Lucie County. The Department ... (Bradenton Herald, FL)
Movies: In some movies, the holiday season isn't so heartwarming Nov 30, 2003
...affirmative action hire?". * "If I had your mailing address, I would love
to send you a box of fire ants to nibble your sweets.". * "It is ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)
Rapist gets 6 more life terms Nov 17, 2003
Merritt Island. FORT PIERCE -- State officials are enlisting the help
of flies in a program to kill fire ants in St. Lucie County. The ... (Orlando Sentinel (subscription), FL)
Boca Raton turns up heat on turtle egg predators Nov 27, 2003
...the sand. The bottled sauce did not work as well as he had hoped, and
it drew fire ants, another turtle-egg destroyer. Still, Rusenko ... (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL)
Sy O'Neill: Trip to Broward has me counting my blessings Nov 26, 2003
Florida. Now I have my own kingdom: my own fire ants, my own lizards,
my own snakes. I have all sorts of growing things too. Some ... (Jupiter Courier, FL)
Turtle-egg predators outfoxed with pepper powder Nov 27, 2003
...sand. The bottled sauce did not work as well as he had hoped. And
it drew fire ants, another turtle-egg destroyer. Still, Rusenko ... (WPTV, FL)
Texas faces onslaught of wild hogs Nov 23, 2003
I equate them in terms of destruction to fire ants. And if fire ants
were the ecological disaster of the '80s and '90s, feral hogs ... (Boston Globe, MA)
12259 species added to ' threatened ' list Nov 27, 2003
...drought over the millennia. But invasive species such as goats, pigs
and fire ants are threatening them now, experts said. So is human ... (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH)
Put sniper in solitary; lose key Nov 28, 2003
No, this doesn't mean they get dipped in sacks of fire ants or stuck in chains
and hung on the wall. It means that this hotel has no amenities. TV? ... (Times Picayune, LA)
Festive but frenzied at tree farm Dec 1, 2003
All farms along the southern border of Tennessee must now use poison to make sure
fire ants don't hitch a ride on agricultural products to other places. ... (AL.com, AL)
Subscribe to the Free Newsletter Nov 29, 2003
Stinging insects, such as bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and
fire ants can also be triggers for an anaphylactic reaction. ... (allergies.about.com, United States)
Thousands of wild hogs rampage through Texas wildlife, crops Nov 16, 2003
I equate them in terms of destruction to fire ants. And if fire ants
were the ecological disaster of the `80s and `90s, feral hogs ... (Centre Daily Times, PA)
Release of the 2003 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species - the ... Nov 21, 2003
Endangered, possibly already extinct. Invasive species such as goats,
pigs, and fire ants are mostly to blame. "Places such as the ... (Environmental News Network, CA)
Methamphetamine: a scourge on the area Nov 21, 2003
The back-breaking news is that the current debilitating scourge known as methamphetamine
has invaded East Tennessee like fire ants with the immediate danger to ... (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN)
Riverine rabbit and others are racing toward extinction, says Red ... Nov 17, 2003
...drought over the millennia. But invasive species such as goats, pigs,
and fire ants, are threatening them, experts said. So is human ... (Environmental News Network, CA)
Rabbit, Snail Race To Extinction Nov 18, 2003
...drought over the millennia. But invasive species such as goats, pigs
and fire ants are threatening them, experts said. So is human ... (CBS News)
Farmers make bid for disease eradication after MAF cries off Nov 19, 2003
...moth, and Mediterranean fruit flies. It is spending about $1.1 million
monitoring the spread of red fire ants. MAF revealed the PMWS ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)
Oblivion threat to 12000 species Nov 17, 2003
There and on the islands of the Galapagos archipelago, snails are under threat,
from other snails or from aliens like goats, pigs and fire ants. ... (BBC News, UK)
SA's riverine rabbit races towards extinction Nov 17, 2003
...drought over the millennia. But invasive species such as goats, pigs
and fire ants, are threatening them, experts said. So is human ... (Independent Online, South Africa)
Endangered species list swells to over 12000 Nov 18, 2003
...with the Seychelles, the Galapagos Islands, Hawaii and remote South Atlantic Islands
battling invasive alien species including grazing animals, fire ants and ... (ABC Online, Australia)
Galapagos Islands 'face barren future' Nov 17, 2003
...of 35 critically endangered snails to this year's red list illustrates their decline
caused by the introduction to the Galapagos of goats, pigs and fire ants. ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)
SA rabbit facing extinction Nov 18, 2003
...endangered, possibly already extinct. Invasive species such as goats,
pigs and fire ants, are threatening them, experts said. So is human ... (News24, South Africa)
12259 species are in danger : conservationists Nov 18, 2003
The tiny snails, once collected by Charles Darwin, are threatened by invasive
species such as goats, pigs and fire ants, experts said. AP. (Chicago Sun Times, IL)
Free trade levies considerable cost on environment Nov 22, 2003
Fruit flies threaten orchards. Japanese beetles, boll weevils and fire ants
ravage crops. Milfoil, hydrilla and water hyacinths choke waterways. ... (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN)
Roosevelt IV to headline PRBRC meeting Nov 14, 2003
At 4:30 a no-host bar, complimentary hors' d'oeuvres and entertainment by members
and friends of the Fire Ants will accompany the final heat of Powder River's ... (The Casper Star Tribune, WY)
Scientists unleash killer flies on St. Lucie's fire ants 20 Nov 2003
...at best -- to live, the insects are possessed with a single-minded, biologically
driven desire to lay roughly 200 eggs in the bodies of South American fire ants ... (Palm Beach Post, FL)
Biologists hope tiny fly will terrorize resident fire ants along ... 20 Nov 2003
FORT PIERCE -- State biologists on Wednesday released a tiny fly that is expected
to terrorize fire ants throughout the county and, soon, the entire Treasure ... (Fort Pierce Tribune, FL)
Ant-Beheading Fly May Control Fire Ants Nov 17, 2003
FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- State officials are enlisting the help of flies
in a program to kill fire ants in St. Lucie County. The Department ... (WPBF, FL)
OC Hopes Not to Give Fire Ants a Breather Oct 29, 2003
By Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer. Orange County will continue its successful
fight against an infestation of stinging red imported fire ants until Dec. ... (Los Angeles Times, CA)
Dual Mailers Promise to Duel Fire Ants Nov 5, 2003
Bayer Environmental Science targeted six markets with a direct mail campaign
for a new product designed to eliminate fire ants from home lawns. ... (DM News, NY)
Make war against fire ants a project for neighborhood Oct 30, 2003
It's one of the best seasons of the year to try to rid your yard of those pesky
fire ants, but real success only comes if you get your neighbors involved, too ... (Times Picayune, LA)
PARASITIC FLIES OF FIRE ANTS BEING RELEASED IN POLK COUNTY Nov 4, 2003
...from the USDA. "These very tiny flies bombard worker fire ants and
inject eggs in the thorax of the ants," he said. When successful ... (AgNews, TX)
Crunchy fire ants, anyone? Oct 30, 2003
By Alexandra Olson. VISTA ALEGRE · Children squeal atop a dirt mound deep in Venezuela's
savannah as they hunt for a rainy season treat: inch-long fire ants. ... (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL)
Fire ant mounds no small problem Oct 20, 2003
..."I don't kill them, all I do is make them move," Bonnin said. Bonnin's
lawn is one of many that fire ants have invaded this year. ... (Orange Leader, TX)
Unwanted guest Oct 20, 2003
California got the fire ants after they hitched a ride on Texas beehives dispatched
to pollinate crops, and on potted palms shipped from Florida. ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)
Alert over tiny terrorists Nov 1, 2003
...invaders. The program to eradicate fire ants in southeast Queensland
has, on face value, been remarkably successful to date. Latest ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)
BASF announces new supplemental label for AMDRO PRO Fire Ant Bait Nov 3, 2003
...company says. The label addition is recommended for the control of
imported fire ants, native fire ants and bigheaded ants. For ... (Pest Control, OH)
Officials releasing fire ant-beheading flies in St. Lucie Nov 17, 2003
FORT PIERCE, Fla. - State officials are enlisting the help of flies in
a program to kill fire ants in St. Lucie County. The Department ... (Bradenton Herald, FL)
Officials releasing fire ant-beheading flies in St. Lucie Nov 17, 2003
State officials are enlisting the help of flies in a program to kill
fire ants in St. Lucie County. The Department of Agriculture ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL)
Officials releasing fire ant-beheading flies in St. Lucie Nov 17, 2003
FORT PIERCE, FL (AP) -- State officials are enlisting the help of
flies in a program to kill fire ants in St. Lucie County. The ... (WJXX, FL)
Rapist gets 6 more life terms Nov 17, 2003
Merritt Island. FORT PIERCE -- State officials are enlisting the help
of flies in a program to kill fire ants in St. Lucie County. The ... (Orlando Sentinel (subscription), FL)
Diatect International To Produce TV Commercials As Part Of ... Nov 12, 2003
...produce four commercials intended to inform consumers about the rapid-acting, non-
toxic impact of its Results(TM) pest control line for fire ants and other ... (Yahoo News (press release))
Ag station closures mean job losses for department Nov 7, 2003
Pests such as red imported fire ants, glassy-winged sharpshooters and fruit flies
may find that getting into California will become easier after the closure of ... (Sierra Sun, CA)
Who put the 'Dogs back in? The Trojans did! Oct 23, 2003
We’ve got a bunch of fire anthills on our practice field, and
they looked like those fire ants when they get on your leg. I ... (Garner News, NC)
The brawny beasts are moving from woodlands to suburbs Nov 8, 2003
I equate them in terms of destruction to fire ants. And if fire ants
were the ecological disaster of the '80s and '90s, feral hogs ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)
Thousands of wild hogs rampage through Texas wildlife, crops Nov 16, 2003
I equate them in terms of destruction to fire ants. And if fire ants
were the ecological disaster of the `80s and `90s, feral hogs ... (Biloxi Sun Herald, MS)
Late fall is an active time in the garden Nov 6, 2003
...is lower. Gardeners can use a granular-type bug killer to eliminate
fire ants. "Fire ants are here to stay," said Thomas. "Use a ... (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
News briefs from Southern California Oct 29, 2003
The virus has sickened nearly 7,021 people and killed 152 nationwide this year. SANTA
ANA, Calif. (AP) - The battle against red fire ants in Orange County will ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL)
Winning with consequence Nov 10, 2003
They inspired the terms "Fire Ants" and "Black Magic," made "2001" an electrifying
anthem for fans at Williams-Brice Stadium on autumn Saturdays. ... (Columbia State, SC)
Land-use proposal discussed Oct 22, 2003
...counties do not. Commissioner Clinton Lord compared the influx of mobile
homes from outside counties to fire ants. "You put poison ... (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
So long, sticky residue Nov 7, 2003
You will learn that it adds up quickly. - Mary H., Illinois. In many
areas of the country, fire ants are a very serious problem. ... (Ocala Star-Banner, FL)
WALKER: It's a wonder we made it out alive Nov 4, 2003
I didn't realize it, but an army of fire ants had taken up residence and
weren't about to share occupancy with me when I picked it up again. ... (The Times and Democrat, SC)
List of Endangered Species Grows Nov 17, 2003
...drought over the millennia. But invasive species such as goats, pigs
and fire ants are threatening them, experts said. So is human ... (The Scotsman, UK)
Farmers make bid for disease eradication after MAF cries off Nov 19, 2003
...moth, and Mediterranean fruit flies. It is spending about $1.1 million
monitoring the spread of red fire ants. MAF revealed the PMWS ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)
Oblivion threat to 12000 species Nov 17, 2003
There and on the islands of the Galapagos archipelago, snails are under threat,
from other snails or from aliens like goats, pigs and fire ants. ... (BBC News, UK)
Galapagos Islands 'face barren future' Nov 17, 2003
...of 35 critically endangered snails to this year's red list illustrates their decline
caused by the introduction to the Galapagos of goats, pigs and fire ants. ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)
Family adventure Nov 2, 2003
There were pigs and chickens to slaughter in religious cleansing ceremonies, fire
ants and marital strife to contend with, and a crisis of sorts over a tribal ... (Rutland Herald, VT)
LA Obit Crider,1st Ld-Writethru Nov 9, 2003
But a poetic touch marked his copy whether the subject was the Mafia, fire ants,
Pete Fountain's half-fast Mardi Gras, musicians in Preservation Hall, or "a ... (Times Picayune, LA)
Calif budget cuts to close some agricultural inspection stations Nov 4, 2003
...than $160 million. Experts say a statewide infestation of fire ants
could cost up to $980 million a year to control. "This program ... (San Jose Mercury News, CA)
Area turtle season largely successful Oct 31, 2003
You’d think that natural predators are a big enough problem for sea turtle hatchlings
— raccoons, foxes and fire ants kill them in the nest; crabs, birds ... (The News-Press, FL)
Senate Ag budget sets UT up for federal funds Nov 8, 2003
Also for this year, UT would receive $450,000 for research on engineered wood products,
and $260,000 to study controls on the spread of imported fire ants. ... (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN)
Bill Michael - The old man Nov 10, 2003
They look like a bunch of fire ants," he said to Tom Gadd, and a nickname was
born. Every so often, he says, he'll get out film from the 1984 season. ... (Columbia State, SC)
UT COULD RECEIVE $7 MILLION IN AGRICULTURE RESEARCH GRANTS Nov 8, 2003
...on engineered wood products. And 260-thousand to study how to best
control the spread of imported fire ants. The university also ... (WBIR-TV, TN)
Bill Crider, retired AP newsman, dies at 83 Nov 9, 2003
But a poetic touch marked his copy whether the subject was the Mafia, fire ants,
Pete Fountain’s half-fast Mardi Gras, musicians in Preservation Hall, or ... (The Advertiser, LA)
Roosevelt IV to headline PRBRC meeting Nov 12, 2003
At 4:30 a no-host bar, complimentary hors' d'oeuvres and entertainment by members
and friends of the Fire Ants will accompany the final heat of Powder River's ... (The Casper Star Tribune, WY)
Legacies of the Joe Morrison era (1983-88) Nov 10, 2003
...a film session, someone (linebackers coach Bill Michael, according to some) watched
the defense and remarked, "They look like a bunch of fire ants," and a ... (Columbia State, SC)
Agriculture bill has grants for UT Nov 8, 2003
...bill, UT would receive $450,000 this year for research on engineered wood products
and $260,000 to study how to best control the spread of imported fire ants. ... (The Tennessean, TN)
State budget crisis to pare down agricultural inspection stations Nov 9, 2003
...$160 million. Experts say a statewide infestation of fire ants could
cost as much as $980 million a year to control. "This program ... (Contra Costa Times, CA)
UW professor's new book takes aim at ecological 'givens' Nov 7, 2003
In addition to sustainability, some of the systems to which Allen has turned
his attention include forest fire; ants, beavers and the thermodynamics of ... (University of Wisconsin-Madison University Communications, WI)
Smiley Anders for Wednesday Nov 11, 2003
...the concrete. "Two fire ants approached the spilled jambalaya, stopped
to taste it, and ran away as fast as they could!". Worthy ... (Baton Rouge Advocate, LA)
Faithful companions get stylish resting spots Nov 8, 2003
...is tranquil and manicured. No unkempt grass creeping onto markers. No
fire ants crawling up tombstones. Keith Shugart is a certified ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA)
The Thrill Is Gone Oct 19, 2003
...thousand slave laborers, and lavish villas for Zilic and his henchmen, is protected
on one side by jungle that is infested with snakes, crocodiles and fire ants ... (Washington Post, DC)
State layoff toll won't exceed 2,000 Oct 23, 2003
...department also is ending contracts with five Southern California counties in which
the state paid for programs to protect against and eradicate red fire ants. ... (Sacramento Bee, CA)
Simple and Safe Steps to Help Stop the West Nile Virus Oct 22, 2003
In recent studies, oil from citrus peels killed all insects tested, including fire
ants, houseflies, stable flies, black soldier flies, paper wasps and grey ... (Yahoo News (press release))
10-22, State: Many Texas cemeteries don't get any upkeep Oct 21, 2003
...of a neighborhood,” said Pat Medina, who along with her husband and other neighbors
began another cleaning last week where brambles, fire ants and garbage ... (News Journal, TX)
Many Texas cemeteries getting no regular upkeep Oct 21, 2003
...of a neighborhood," said Pat Medina, who along with her husband and other neighbors
began another cleaning last week where brambles, fire ants and garbage ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)
Worst-case scenario: Jerry vs. Bud Oct 22, 2003
But it would be too much to have them all right here in our midst.
Like a massive invasion of fire ants, only far more annoying. ... (Houston Chronicle, TX)
Texas Safari: Out of Africa, close to Dallas Oct 20, 2003
But we weren't completely insulated from nature. I learned the hard way that
snacking in the tent and getting crumbs in the bed attracts fire ants. ... (Freeport Journal Standard, IL)
Let God ’ s will be done Oct 22, 2003
If I said, “No, I’ll just let it be there until it starves to death,”
animal control would be all over me like a swarm of fire ants. ... (The News-Press, FL)
FOWL IS FAIR GAME Nov 9, 2003
The quail population has been down all over the state for several years, and a
lot of people blame the fire ants, drought and things like that," Brown said. ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)
Weed the people of North Carolina Nov 2, 2003
Now the environmental extremists of the Bush administration have joined the appeasers
of aphids, the coddlers of crabgrass and the friends of fire ants. ... (Wilmington Morning Star, NC)
Oysters on the loose: "It's a 'Jurassic Park' thing" Nov 11, 2003
...many have also expressed concern over the introduction of any non-indigenous species
that could overtake the native environment like kudzu and fire ants. ... (New Bern Sun Journal, NC)
Boy shot in hunting accident Nov 1, 2003
...another hunter, who mistook him for a deer. They say the boy took
off his orange safety vest because it was covered in fire ants. (KTBS, LA)
Jessie Stephens Nov 6, 2003
...public. You'll find key information on growing trees, flowers, fruits,
nuts and berries, as well as on fighting pests like fire ants. ... (Sherman Denison Herald Democrat, TX)
Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! ... Huh? Nov 2, 2003
...the world forbid the All Blacks to dig holes and hide under ladies' skirts - so
they prance up and down in frustration as if being attacked by fire ants. ... (The Star, Africa)
To Treat or Not to Treat for Bugs? Nov 4, 2003
Also, the presence of wasps or fire ants increases the risk of stings
or an allergic reaction in people sensitive to stinging insects. ... (TurfGrass Trends, OH)
Winning with consequence 10 Nov 2003
They inspired the terms "Fire Ants" and "Black Magic," made "2001" an electrifying
anthem for fans at Williams-Brice Stadium on autumn Saturdays. ... (Columbia State, SC)
Dual Mailers Promise to Duel Fire Ants Nov 5, 2003
Bayer Environmental Science targeted six markets with a direct mail campaign
for a new product designed to eliminate fire ants from home lawns. ... (DM News, NY)
PARASITIC FLIES OF FIRE ANTS BEING RELEASED IN POLK COUNTY Nov 4, 2003
...from the USDA. "These very tiny flies bombard worker fire ants and
inject eggs in the thorax of the ants," he said. When successful ... (AgNews, TX)
OC Hopes Not to Give Fire Ants a Breather Oct 29, 2003
By Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer. Orange County will continue its successful
fight against an infestation of stinging red imported fire ants until Dec. ... (Los Angeles Times, CA)
Make war against fire ants a project for neighborhood Oct 30, 2003
It's one of the best seasons of the year to try to rid your yard of those pesky
fire ants, but real success only comes if you get your neighbors involved, too ... (Times Picayune, LA)
Crunchy fire ants, anyone? Oct 30, 2003
By Alexandra Olson. VISTA ALEGRE · Children squeal atop a dirt mound deep in Venezuela's
savannah as they hunt for a rainy season treat: inch-long fire ants. ... (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL)
State budget crisis to pare down agricultural inspection stations Nov 9, 2003
...$160 million. Experts say a statewide infestation of fire ants could
cost as much as $980 million a year to control. "This program ... (Contra Costa Times, CA)
Ag station closures mean job losses for department Nov 7, 2003
Pests such as red imported fire ants, glassy-winged sharpshooters and fruit flies
may find that getting into California will become easier after the closure of ... (Sierra Sun, CA)
The brawny beasts are moving from woodlands to suburbs Nov 8, 2003
I equate them in terms of destruction to fire ants. And if fire ants
were the ecological disaster of the '80s and '90s, feral hogs ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)
BASF announces new supplemental label for AMDRO PRO Fire Ant Bait Nov 3, 2003
...company says. The label addition is recommended for the control of
imported fire ants, native fire ants and bigheaded ants. For ... (Pest Control, OH)
Bill Crider, retired AP newsman, dies at 83 Nov 9, 2003
But a poetic touch marked his copy whether the subject was the Mafia, fire ants,
Pete Fountain’s half-fast Mardi Gras, musicians in Preservation Hall, or ... (The Advertiser, LA)
FOWL IS FAIR GAME Nov 9, 2003
The quail population has been down all over the state for several years, and a
lot of people blame the fire ants, drought and things like that," Brown said. ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)
UW professor's new book takes aim at ecological 'givens' Nov 7, 2003
In addition to sustainability, some of the systems to which Allen has turned
his attention include forest fire; ants, beavers and the thermodynamics of ... (University of Wisconsin-Madison University Communications, WI)
Agriculture bill has grants for UT Nov 8, 2003
...bill, UT would receive $450,000 this year for research on engineered wood products
and $260,000 to study how to best control the spread of imported fire ants. ... (The Tennessean, TN)
So long, sticky residue Nov 7, 2003
You will learn that it adds up quickly. - Mary H., Illinois. In many
areas of the country, fire ants are a very serious problem. ... (Ocala Star-Banner, FL)
Alert over tiny terrorists Oct 31, 2003
...invaders. The program to eradicate fire ants in southeast Queensland
has, on face value, been remarkably successful to date. Latest ... (Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia)
Late fall is an active time in the garden Nov 6, 2003
...is lower. Gardeners can use a granular-type bug killer to eliminate
fire ants. "Fire ants are here to stay," said Thomas. "Use a ... (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Fire ant mounds no small problem Oct 20, 2003
..."I don't kill them, all I do is make them move," Bonnin said. Bonnin's
lawn is one of many that fire ants have invaded this year. ... (Orange Leader, TX)
Unwanted guest Oct 19, 2003
California got the fire ants after they hitched a ride on Texas beehives dispatched
to pollinate crops, and on potted palms shipped from Florida. ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)
Budget cuts closing inspection stations Nov 5, 2003
...than $160 million. Experts say a statewide infestation of fire ants
could cost up to $980 million a year to control. "This program ... (Daily Democrat, CA)
WALKER: It's a wonder we made it out alive Nov 4, 2003
I didn't realize it, but an army of fire ants had taken up residence and
weren't about to share occupancy with me when I picked it up again. ... (The Times and Democrat, SC)
To Treat or Not to Treat for Bugs? Nov 4, 2003
Also, the presence of wasps or fire ants increases the risk of stings
or an allergic reaction in people sensitive to stinging insects. ... (TurfGrass Trends, OH)
Jessie Stephens Nov 6, 2003
...public. You'll find key information on growing trees, flowers, fruits,
nuts and berries, as well as on fighting pests like fire ants. ... (Sherman Denison Herald Democrat, TX)
Weed the people of North Carolina Nov 2, 2003
Now the environmental extremists of the Bush administration have joined the appeasers
of aphids, the coddlers of crabgrass and the friends of fire ants. ... (Wilmington Morning Star, NC)
News briefs from Southern California Oct 29, 2003
The virus has sickened nearly 7,021 people and killed 152 nationwide this year. SANTA
ANA, Calif. (AP) - The battle against red fire ants in Orange County will ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL)
Area turtle season largely successful Oct 31, 2003
You’d think that natural predators are a big enough problem for sea turtle hatchlings
— raccoons, foxes and fire ants kill them in the nest; crabs, birds ... (The News-Press, FL)
Family adventure Nov 2, 2003
There were pigs and chickens to slaughter in religious cleansing ceremonies, fire
ants and marital strife to contend with, and a crisis of sorts over a tribal ... (Rutland Herald, VT)
Who put the 'Dogs back in? The Trojans did! Oct 23, 2003
We’ve got a bunch of fire anthills on our practice field, and
they looked like those fire ants when they get on your leg. I ... (Garner News, NC)
Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! ... Huh? Nov 2, 2003
...the world forbid the All Blacks to dig holes and hide under ladies' skirts - so
they prance up and down in frustration as if being attacked by fire ants. ... (The Star, Africa)
Boy shot in hunting accident Nov 1, 2003
...another hunter, who mistook him for a deer. They say the boy took
off his orange safety vest because it was covered in fire ants. (KTBS, LA)
Worst-case scenario: Jerry vs. Bud Oct 22, 2003
But it would be too much to have them all right here in our midst.
Like a massive invasion of fire ants, only far more annoying. ... (Houston Chronicle, TX)
Scientists to unloose imported insects on imported plants Oct 19, 2003
Also, equally tiny "decapitating" flies were released a year ago to stop
fire ants from taking over South Fork High School's golf course. ... (Jupiter Courier, FL)
Many Texas cemeteries getting no regular upkeep Oct 21, 2003
...in the middle of a neighborhood," said Pat Medina, who along with her husband and
other neighbors began another cleaning last week where brambles, fire ants ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)
10-22, State: Many Texas cemeteries don't get any upkeep Oct 21, 2003
...in the middle of a neighborhood,” said Pat Medina, who along with her husband and
other neighbors began another cleaning last week where brambles, fire ants ... (News Journal, TX)
State layoff toll won't exceed 2,000 Oct 23, 2003
...department also is ending contracts with five Southern California counties in which
the state paid for programs to protect against and eradicate red fire ants. ... (Sacramento Bee, CA)
Glen Cove High School Big Red Sports Oct 17, 2003
Ramos (108 yards). Defensively the Big Red looked like a bunch of Red
Fire Ants working together to devour ball carriers. The Blazers ... (Glen Cove Record Pilot, NY)
Land-use proposal discussed Oct 22, 2003
...counties do not. Commissioner Clinton Lord compared the influx of mobile
homes from outside counties to fire ants. "You put poison ... (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Let God ’ s will be done Oct 22, 2003
If I said, “No, I’ll just let it be there until it starves to death,”
animal control would be all over me like a swarm of fire ants. ... (The News-Press, FL)
Texas Safari: Out of Africa, close to Dallas Oct 20, 2003
But we weren't completely insulated from nature. I learned the hard way that
snacking in the tent and getting crumbs in the bed attracts fire ants. ... (Freeport Journal Standard, IL)
Simple and Safe Steps to Help Stop the West Nile Virus Oct 22, 2003
In recent studies, oil from citrus peels killed all insects tested, including fire
ants, houseflies, stable flies, black soldier flies, paper wasps and grey ... (Yahoo News (press release))
Sportsman's log Oct 18, 2003
For information, call 757-7777. A Georgia company has introduced something new to
take care of pesky mosquitoes, ticks, gnats, red fire ants and biting flies. ... (GoMemphis.com, TN)
The Thrill Is Gone Oct 19, 2003
...thousand slave laborers, and lavish villas for Zilic and his henchmen, is protected
on one side by jungle that is infested with snakes, crocodiles and fire ants ... (Washington Post, DC)
MANAGEMENT OF FIRE ANTS POSSIBLE USING MULTIPLE TECHNIQUES 08 Oct 2003
...red imported fire ant mound. Standing up, a visitor doesn't see much
but angry, milling fire ants. However, crouching close to the ... (AgNews, TX)
Fire Ants Surface In North Texas Sep 23, 2003
FORT WORTH, Texas -- North Texas seems to be getting over-run by fire ants
following last week's heavy rain that pushed fire ants to the surface. ... (NBC5i.com, TX)
Fire Ants Are a Rainy Season Treat Sep 29, 2003
VISTA ALEGRE, Venezuela -- Children squeal atop a dirt mound deep in Venezuela's
savannah as they hunt for a rainy season treat: inch-long fire ants. ... (Newsday)
Fire ants are a rainy season treat deep in Venezuela's savannah Sep 28, 2003
AP) -- Children squeal atop a dirt mound deep in Venezuela's savannah as they
hunt for a rainy season treat: inch-long (2.5-centimeter-long) fire ants. ... (CNN)
Fancy a lip-smacking treat of fire ants? Sep 28, 2003
Vista Alegre - Children squeal atop a dirt mound deep in Venezuela's savanna
as they hunt for a rainy season treat: 2,5cm-long fire ants. ... (Independent Online, South Africa)
Fire Ants Are a Rainy Season Treat Sep 29, 2003
VISTA ALEGRE, Venezuela - Children squeal atop a dirt mound deep in Venezuela's
savannah as they hunt for a rainy season treat: inch-long fire ants. ... (Kansas City Star, MO)
Fire Ants Are a Rainy Season Treat Sep 29, 2003
By ALEXANDRA OLSON. Children squeal atop a dirt mound deep in Venezuela's
savannah as they hunt for a rainy season treat: inch-long fire ants. ... (Times Daily, AL)
Fire Ants Are a Rainy Season Treat Sep 30, 2003
The ritual underscores how the Pemon thrived in a wilderness of towering mesas
called tepuys, swift and violent storms, and seemingly scarce food before ... (PCT Online)
Fire ants seem to be surviving region's winters Sep 12, 2003
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Fire ants, the South American natives with the venomous, burning
sting, appear to be surviving southeastern Virginia's winters, which could ... (Virginian Pilot, VA)
Officials: Fire ants may be surviving southeastern Virginia ... Sep 13, 2003
By the Associated Press. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Fire ants, the South American natives
with the venomous, burning sting, may be surviving southeastern Virginia's ... (Hampton Roads Daily Press, VA)
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