Tawny crazy ants have reached the port of Savannah, and experts expect them to spread

Tawny crazy ants have reached the port of Savannah, and experts expect them to spread / Clemson University

A tiny brown ant from South America has the potential to cause big problems in Georgia. Unlike other species, tawny crazy ants run erratically and very fast – and they’ve been known to destroy electrical equipment or take over entire floors of buildings.

Tim Davis of UGA’s Chatham County extension office explained how tawny crazy ants got to Georgia.UGA's Tim Davis how tawny crazy ants reached Georgia and why they're expected to spread.

Check out the ants in action in this PBS video:

https://youtu.be/bJbNLbcyATs

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