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Another imported problem - crazy ants

10 years ago

Is anyone having a problem with these in their garden? Do they eat rose leaves?

Quote from article linked to below.

"They've spread to 21 counties in Texas, 20 in Florida and a few in Mississippi and Louisiana, according to LeBrun's study, published in the journal Biological Invasions. They cause about $146.5 million in electrical damage a year because millions of ants are electrocuted in small circuits or wires, where they seek warmth. They can also move soil, causing small structures or slabs to tilt and electronics to shut down as moisture accumulates in gaps, according to a Texas A&M University study published in April."

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2013/06/30/crazy-ants-south/2446941/

Here is a link that might be useful: link to newspaper article

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Brittie - La Porte, TX 9a
10 years ago
I have them and they're pretty terrible. Can't say that I've noticed them eating any rose foliage though. They're everywhere, but my garden pretty much looks the same.
mori1
10 years ago
I read about these last year. We just have the run of the mill ants here so I can't even image fire ants let alone crazy ants.
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floridarosez9 Morgan
10 years ago
They're here, but compared to fire ants, they're a minor problem. I got in fire ants this morning and had to come out of my pants and shoes and socks out in the garden. It's good I have no neighbors.
windeaux
10 years ago
** Rasberry, however, isn't so optimistic.

"It's gone too far," he says. "There's no turning back." **

Unfortunately, this Rasberry person is probably right.

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