Your concerns about butterflies are valid. Any insecticide used against ants and chinch bugs will hit other non-target insects, too. Since lawns are outdoors, we have to expect they’ll have a variety ...

LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook recommends a strategy called the Texas two-step. Borrowing its name from the country ...

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Tired of those pesky red fire ants ruining your lawn with their mounds? The LSU Ag Center has shared ways to deal with them safely.

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, lawns become vulnerable to various pests. These unwanted visitors can quickly damage grass, leaving unsightly patches and compromising overall lawn health.

Another solution is to shop for a lawn treatment that pairs a fertilizer with ... In the end, the best way to avoid the pain of a fire ant bite is to keep watch and avoid mounds whenever possible.

Fire ant hills, or mounds, can vary in size, from a few inches high to over a foot tall. The difference is often due to whether it’s located in a field or a well-maintained yard. ©Chad Robertson Media ...

The ant Monomorium pharaonis (Linnaeus) is commonly known as the Pharaoh ant. This species is believed to be native to Africa, but it can currently be found throughout the United States.

Among the highlights from this week's combine: Texas WR Isaiah Bond couldn't back up his big boast about breaking the 40-yard dash record. Did the hands of Alabama QB Jalen Milroe actually grow in ...

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