Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2022

Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023

1036 - Pest ID
1036.1)	20	Number of people who used Extension diagnostics services to identify insects and/or pests
1036.11)	400	Number of people who used Extension resources to identify insects and/or pests
1036.12)	90	Number of people who applied Extension recommendations to address insects or pests

1036 - Pest ID

1036.1)

Number of people who used Extension diagnostics services to identify insects and/or pests

1036.11)

400

Number of people who used Extension resources to identify insects and/or pests

1036.12)

Number of people who applied Extension recommendations to address insects or pests

Success Stories

Imported fire ants.

Author: Stacy White

Major Program: Pest ID

Imported fire ants (IFA) are spreading into Kentucky. Since 2000, the Land Between the Lakes area has had isolated incidences of fire ants. In 2022, IFA were found in southern Kentucky, specifically McCreary, Whitley, and Knox counties. Fire ants are a significant health concern and can be agricultural pests. Worker ants will vigorously defend their nest, often resulting in dozens of stings on people and animals. The sting site will burn and become inflamed. Anaphylaxis is possible in sensitive