Texas exterminator warns of bee-killing ants

 
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: August 8, 2009

DALLAS — A species of ant that has ruined sewage pumps, fouled computers and made it difficult for homeowners to enjoy their yards has a new target: the honeybee.

The range of the so-called Rasberry crazy ant has more than doubled in the past year, swarming in 11 counties beginning near Houston and moving north, scientists say.

"It really is spreading at an alarming rate and we need to do research...


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