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Killer Ants

  • August 27, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

The most venomous insects are Maricopa harvester ants. These large ants, typically found in the western United States, are capable of killing a rat with just a few stings! Luckily, they prefer gardens and yards to living rooms and bathtubs.

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