Super Ants on way to Britain
A new ant which was discovered less than 20 years ago could be on the way to wreak havoc in parks and gardens of Northern Europe including Britain, according to a report published today.
The invasive pest ant Lasius neglectus has been found in more than 100 locations across Europe, where it quickly exterminates its local rivals, the study says.
It resembles the common black garden ant but the number of workers crawling around is between 10 and 100 times greater.
The ant is able to thrive in the temperate climate zones of Europe and Asia, and has now reached Jena in Germany, Ghent in Belgium, and Warsaw in Poland.
They can move to new areas when they infest large potted plants which are then moved around across borders.
The invasive pest ant Lasius neglectus has been found in more than 100 locations across Europe, where it quickly exterminates its local rivals, the study says.
It resembles the common black garden ant but the number of workers crawling around is between 10 and 100 times greater.
The ant is able to thrive in the temperate climate zones of Europe and Asia, and has now reached Jena in Germany, Ghent in Belgium, and Warsaw in Poland.
They can move to new areas when they infest large potted plants which are then moved around across borders.
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