Article 5XKHK Infectious Fungus Wreaks Havoc on Crazy Ants—and Scientists Are Thrilled

Infectious Fungus Wreaks Havoc on Crazy Ants—and Scientists Are Thrilled

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George Dvorsky
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Invasive tawny crazy ants are spreading wildly in the southern United States, but these problematic insects seem to have met their match in the form of a highly infectious fungal pathogen. Scientists are now using this naturally occurring fungus to combat crazy ant populations, with surprising success.

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