Tawny or Rasberry crazy ants have been a problem in Texas for at least the past two decades.
They’re an invasive species that was first spotted around Houston and have made their way to parts of South and Central Texas. While they don’t sting like fire ants, they can bite and they’ve created their own set of problems.
Some years back, researchers at the University of Texas discovered what they called a “kryptonite” for crazy ants. And now there’s more hope for ridding them from Texas…