U.S. Gulf states invaded by "crazy ants" that
like to eat computer wiring
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On the plus side, they're killing off the fire ants... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ They WANT to EAT YOUR COMPUTER - welcome your ANT overlords Whole corner of America faces life without computers By Jasper Hamill • 20th May 2013 A massive horde of computer-killing "crazy ants" are invading the southeastern US, killing other species as they go. New research released today in the journal Biological Invasions warns the aliens have wiped out at least one other ant invader, the exotic fire ant, but are also targeting local ants with deadly precision. More worryingly, if you're a human, the tiny terrors also pose a threat to humanity due to their predilection for swarming into electrical machinery in huge numbers and destroying the circuitry. The beasties earned the nickname crazy because they dart around erratically and quickly, rather than taking the calm, sedate paths favoured by other ants. They are also referred to as tawny crazy ants due to their natty colour scheme. ~~~~~ CONTINUE AT: ~~~~~ http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/05/20/ant_fire_crazy/ |
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