Fire ants infest lawns, school yards, athletic fields, and parks. They produce unsightly mounds and their painful stings pose a health threat and can disrupt human activities. Fire ants that …

know which ant species you are dealing with before deciding on a treatment program. The Mound One clue to which ant you’re dealing with is the nature of the mound. Red imported fire ants …

Because these ants can make deep gallery systems, drenching usually achieves more reliable results than surface sprays. An easy effective method to drench a mound is to use a liquid …

Oklahoma is home to a fascinating diversity of ant species adapted to thrive across the state’s various landscapes. From tiny thief ants stealing food from other colonies to aggressive red …

Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA), Solenopsis invicta Buren, are stinging insects that belong to the same order as bees and wasps. The RIFA now infests more than 325 million acres in the …

Fire ants can gain access to home interiors through a variety of entryways. In our experience in Oklahoma, fire ants commonly enter through poorly sealed windows.

Apply when worker ants are actively searching for food. This can be determined by leaving a small piece of food (chips or meat) near an active mound. If ants are seen removing the food …

There are dozens of ant species that live in Oklahoma! Trying to list them all would be impossible. 🙂. Below are the most common and abundant types of ants, which are part of the insect family …

Know what kinds of ants are most common in Oklahoma with details about the ones that bite and that don’t. Also, know the ants of various colors and sizes.

A ‘limited’ statewide field survey was conducted during 2020 to provide updated documentation of the diversity and distribution of ants across Oklahoma. Oklahoma State University Extension …