These results are extremely clear. If you have wet soil outside of your home, if you irrigate your yard frequently, you're providing an environment that is attractive for Argentine ants.

Our study shows that if you irrigate, you may well have ant problems. And if it's dry, you're not going to get Argentine ants. If it's at all possible to limit your irrigation, you can decrease problems associated with Argentine ants.

This is the first, definitive study that provides unambiguous experimental evidence that soil moisture can control invasions of Argentine ants.

I think it's clear that [Warner] would be an extremely attractive candidate nationally. He could point to real results in Virginia and historic investments in education, environment and public safety. He has a record of bringing people together.

These are extremely strong results. There is nothing to quibble with.

The soil and drainage are still intact,