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

"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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