Free Class on Fire Ant Control at Chatham Extension Center in Pittsboro on September 4

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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 18:37:04 +0000
From: Charlotte Glen
Subject: Free Class on Fire Ant Control, Sept. 4

Taking the Fire Out of Fire Ants
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Chatham Extension Center, 65 East Chatham St., Pittsboro

“Taking the Fire Out of Fire Ants” is a free program offered by Chatham County Cooperative Extension on Thursday, September 4, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Chatham Extension center in Pittsboro. Taught by Extension horticulture agent, Charlotte Glen, and Chatham County Extension Director, Sam Groce, the program will cover effective strategies for managing fire ants in lawns, parks, plant nurseries, farmland and pastures. Neither Glen nor Groce promise that fire ants can be eliminated. Their presentation will focus on understanding life within a fire ant mound and using the ants’ habits to our advantage. Several fire ant control products will be discussed, including those with organic active ingredients.

Home gardeners, farmers, landscapers, grounds managers, and county residents are encouraged to attend. 2 hours pesticide recertification credits in subclasses G, H, K, L, N, O, D and X will be available for certified pesticide applicators. Call 919-542-8202 or email > to register.