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Ants crawling along the dashboard and control panel of a vehicle interior

Invasive ants spread by hitchhiking on everyday vehicles

July 31, 2024June 27, 2024 by Virginia Tech News
Originally posted by James Mason

Insects are masters of transportation and get around by flying, crawling, swimming, burrowing, and even gliding. Now, ants have been observed using a new method of getting around: hitchhiking.

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