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University of Mississippi: Oregano Oil Shows Promise as Natural Fire Ant Repellant
November 19, 2025
OXFORD, Mississippi, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news:

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Oregano Oil Shows Promise as Natural Fire Ant Repellant

Scientists find carvacrol disrupts ants' chemical signals, offering a safer pest control option

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Since fire ants first came to the United States in the early 20th century, researchers have searched for ways to control their destructive spread and eradicate them from ar . . .

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