This research by Hassan et al. investigates the potential of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (MA) as a biological control agent against the invasive red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta). Results indicate MA significantly impacts the ants' foraging behavior, movement, and biochemical responses, warranting further exploration of its ecological application.

This course is designed to provide the basic information needed to do an IPM service for common general household pests such as cockroaches, rats, ants, occasional invaders, mosquitoes, and filth flies.

The Virginia Pest Management Association presents the Master Technician: Pest Ants Workshop as part of our Master Technician Series.

Listen to the new BugBytes episode, "Cyborg Cockroaches, Winter Survival Strategies, and Ant Bait Abandonment with Special Guest Jen McCauley."

NPMA released a new BugBytes podcast episode with Dauphin Ewart of "The Bug Master," in Austin, Texas.

This course covers General Household Pests including ants, roaches, rodents, laws & regulations, flies, mosquitoes, and spill clean-up.