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Fire Ants...A Major Threat
Press Release
June 8, 2009
Brian Pugh, Haskell County Extension Educator, Ag/4-H & CED
Join us on Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:00pm at the Kiamichi Tech Center in Stigler. Topics will include: History of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA), RIFA Identification, Quarantine Regulations, Control Strategies, Oklahoma Involvement with USDA Biological Research, and a Field Demonstration of mound ID and treatment options. The OSU Fire Ant Specialist, Wayne Smith, will be present to answer questions and get everyone prepared for what lies ahead. Refreshments will be offered and we will be drawing door prizes, donated by Stigler Milling Co. Look for flyers around the county!
Contact the OSU Cooperative Extension Office if you are interested in learning more about Red Imported Fire Ants or the upcoming meeting at 918-967-4330.
Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and local Governments Cooperating. The Oklahoma Cooperative extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran, and is an equal opportunity employer.
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