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Crazy AntsTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1520, Segment 2

Jan 26, 2021 • 14m

“Crazy Ants” aren't originally from North America, but these ants have created a supercolony in the Southern US. The ants can harm ecosystems, crops, and even short-circuit electronics in homes. Ryan Reihart has been researching how to combat this invasive species and the University of Dayton Ph.D. candidate found out that calcium may be the key.

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