The hot, often dry summer weather in the Southwest doesn't deter certain stalwart pests that dine on vegetable crops and flowers. The following pesky visitors are common at this time of year.*

Southwest

The South's warm summer days and nights bring abundant plant growth, which provides ever growing feasts for a variety of hungry pests. The following invaders are known for coming out in droves during the warmest months.*

South

What's digging up your lawn, eating your vegetables or destroying your flowers? The identity of the destructive culprits depends on where you live and what's in your yard. Although insect and animal pests are problems nationwide, certain areas of the country are more prone to vermin. Here are some of the most common insect and animal pests and ways to get rid of them by region.**

Summer has arrived, and with it the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Backyard barbecues and opening your house to fresh, warm breezes are hallmarks of what should be a carefree season. But insect pests could put a damper on your fun.

If you have ever crossed a Fire Ant, you would definitely remember. Fire Ants are red and black in color, live in mounds by the thousands, and worst of all, intrude and sting. Fire Ants are unique insects that lead interesting lives.  Check out our infographic to learn more about the life of a Fire Ant!   

When ground-dwelling animal pests take up residence in your lawn, the results can be maddening. Gophers, moles and voles do extensive damage in a relatively short time, staying one step ahead of many homeowners. Without fast, effective action and the right animal-control products, your hard-won lawn can be destroyed. Victory over gophers, moles and voles depends on correctly identifying the culprit and meeting their challenges head on.

Ants / Fire Ants 

Will Amdro® Ant Block Home Perimeter Ant Bait kill fire ants?

Yes, Amdro® Ant Block Home Perimeter Ant Bait is effective in the control of fire ants (both imported and native), as well as 14 other ant species including: Texas leafcutting ants, acrobat ants, Argentine ants, bigheaded ants, carpenter ants, cornfield ants, crazy ants, field ants, ghost ants, harvester ants, odorous house ants, pavement ants, Pharaoh ants and thief ants.

Fire Ants are reddish brown in color, live in mounds by the thousands and worst of all intrude and sting. Learn more facts about these fiery pests.

If you live in the South, then you are no stranger to insect and animal pests. However, it can be difficult to identify the culprit, and how to get rid of them once you do. Here are the usual suspects, and some tips on how to vanquish them from your lawn and garden.*

Have you noticed tunnels in your yard, yellow leaves, and half eaten vegetables in your garden? You may be aware that you have animal and insect pests, but aren’t sure what they are or what to do about them. Insect and animal pests are everywhere; however some regions attract specific types. Below are the most common animal and insect pests of the Pacific Northwest region.*