Crazy Ants Invading the US

Crazy Ants Invading the US

Top of Mind with Julie Rose - Season 1, Episode 1749 , Segment 2

Poverty and Health, Crazy Ants, Black Stories in Print

Episode: Poverty and Health, Crazy Ants, Black Stories in Print

  • Feb 16, 2022 10:00 am
  • 13:41

“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 that calcium may be the key. (Segment produced by Olivia Young)

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