Search results for: “fire ants”

  • Publication
    Since the discovery in Harris County, Texas, in 2002, tawny crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva Mayr) have expanded their invasive range to include 43 Texas counties (Fig. 1). These ants have...
  • Publication
    ...Yard Again: Make your outdoor space fun and relaxing again. This guide is your best defense against fire ants. Download it today and say goodbye to fire ants for good!...
  • Program
    The impact of red imported fire ants in the state of Texas is estimated to be $1.2 billion annually. Red imported fire ants are pests of urban, agricultural and wildlife...
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  • Tools and Apps
    ...for plants by specific characteristics. The Earth–Kind® Plant Selector does NOT provide information concerning the potential invasiveness of landscape plants, though plants with a high Earth–Kind® index value will generally...
    bluebonnets and maroon bluebonnets in a field
  • Publication
    Plants can alter their physiological functions to cope with short-term water stress, and some plants have physical characteristics that help them better tolerate drought. This publication explains how plants respond...
  • Course
    ...as pond weeds or pond grass. Correctly identifying aquatic plants is the first step in choosing the right control method. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:...
  • Course
    ...improve water quality. Participants will be educated on the importance of riparian protection activities. At the conclusion of the training, participants will receive a certificate of completion. Course Information A...
  • Publication
    A comprehensive resource for anyone who wants to know how to find and grow time-honored and passed-along plants or who wants to create and nurture a heritage garden. Includes an...
  • Course
    ...finish this course, you will be able to: Understand plant’s seasonal life cycles (phenology) Understand the ecological value of plants to wildlife and livestock. Identify 13 plants included in the...
  • Tools and Apps
    ...fit your needs for specific plants from the Manage a Plant section. Whether you choose to use a herbicide, biological control, or to remove plants manually, this site can help....
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