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Watch Out for South American Tawny Crazy Ants

  • October 19, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

South American tawny crazy ants came to the U.S. around 2002, spreading across the Gulf Coast and reproducing like, well, crazy. The tiny insects are extra pesky because they nest in cavities and tend to invade spaces in computers, air conditioners, and other electronics.

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