Bay Area Ant Invasion

Audio Report on Jul 05, 2010 by Lauren Sommer from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Biology, Radio

If you've ever had small, black ants in your kitchen, chances are they're Argentine Ants. These invasive insects have spread across California, forming what some scientists say is one of the largest colonies on Earth. They're also harming native ants. Now, scientists are developing ways to stop the invasion, by learning the language ants use to communicate. Lauren Sommer reports.

Additional Links

• Bay Area Ant Survey
• Ant Web
• Ants' Chemical Communication
• Reporter's Notes: Coping With Ants at Home

Educator Guides

• Ants Educator Guide,Ants Educator Guide