There are a few advantages to living in a place where winter temps drop to the single-digits.
People don’t really care much about fire ants, but if you tell them ants that will eat their smart phone are coming up from Mexico, then they’ll want to build the wall :)
The naked jungle.
If they help eliminate fire ants, they aren’t all bad but if you have the typical outdoor central AC unit, you’re in for a headache. There is something about electrical vibrations and electrical wiring that just sends these buggers into hyperdrive. BTW, the “crazy ant” name comes from their method of not moving in a straight line. They zig zag their way across from point A to point B making them harder to zap.
Makes me wonder why don’t import anteaters.
German cockroaches love electronics too.
The University of Texas is planning to crossbreed these ants with fire ants.
The planned new hybrid is to be called SAMSUNG ANTS. :-)
I had a ‘crazy ant’ infestation in the back yard in Houston. Terminix had to come out several times to get rid of the beasts!
Great
Rodents Damage Cars By Chewing Electrical Connections
I've heard about soy – specifically, soy-based materials used by auto manufacturers [Japanese, ie Honda] instead of petroleum-based plastics – that turn wiring into a tasty meal. The repairs are not cheap.
They’re real bad about moving their mound into your outside AC unit. They’ll pack up the relay so the compressor won’t kick on.