A foreign ant species has found its way in the US, particularly in the state of Florida. The said ant is native to Madagascar but has made its way to Caribbean countries decades ago. Now, it is set to invade the US state. In Florida, there are currently 19 invasive ant species, which often thrive in warm weather and human activity such as the said state.
The little yellow ant (Plagiolepis alluaudi) is an invasive, highly-reproductive, and foraging experts. At less than 2 millimeters, these species can go unnoticed until it reaches immeasurable numbers.
The said ant species were discovered after a Fort Lauderdale home was infested with these insects. This was documented by Thomas Chouvenc, Ph.D., together with his colleagues at Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC), Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, PhD., and John Warner, Ph.D. …show more content…
He said that these particular ant species may be small, "yet it can outcompete other ant species and form large colonies that bring trouble where it goes."
Aside from that, the little yellow ant "has a fantastic ability to spread, because a whole colony can fit in a very small twig, plant debris, or potted plant.” In contrast, while the little yellow ant does not bite or sting, they can be difficult to manage when it infests a structure.
Despite this impending situation, Chouvenc is positive that these ants won’t further spread, but will continue to monitor the yellow
The little yellow ant (Plagiolepis alluaudi) is an invasive, highly-reproductive, and foraging experts. At less than 2 millimeters, these species can go unnoticed until it reaches immeasurable numbers.
The said ant species were discovered after a Fort Lauderdale home was infested with these insects. This was documented by Thomas Chouvenc, Ph.D., together with his colleagues at Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC), Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, PhD., and John Warner, Ph.D. …show more content…
He said that these particular ant species may be small, "yet it can outcompete other ant species and form large colonies that bring trouble where it goes."
Aside from that, the little yellow ant "has a fantastic ability to spread, because a whole colony can fit in a very small twig, plant debris, or potted plant.” In contrast, while the little yellow ant does not bite or sting, they can be difficult to manage when it infests a structure.
Despite this impending situation, Chouvenc is positive that these ants won’t further spread, but will continue to monitor the yellow