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The state government announces extra funding to help to tackle invasive fire ants, as the pests continue to take a toll on people, livestock and farmers' bottom lines.

While Australia and Texas are on opposite sides of the globe, they share a few things in common, including a common pest—fire ...

The state partnered with multiple pest control companies in a $1.1 million statewide contract to conduct treatments on about ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- A free treatment program from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will tackle little fire ant (LFA) infestations on residential properties on O‘ahu. HDOA’s ...

As temperatures warm, fire ants become more active. By now, you’ve likely seen their mounds popping up in your yard — and perhaps have even gotten stung. Maybe you’re wondering what can be ...

they get flicked up on the lawn mower, on the tractor,” Rider said. Another Queensland local found her puppy dead on top of a fire ant nest, ABC reported. On Monday, the Queensland state ...