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Millions of ‘crazy ants’ are spreading across the South. Here’s why it matters

Millions of invasive tawny crazy ants are spreading across parts of the South. Here’s where they’re found and why they can become costly for homeowners.

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What happened Millions of invasive tawny crazy ants are spreading across parts of the South. Here’s where they’re found and why they can become costly for homeowners.
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Left / center-leftMillions of ‘crazy ants’ are spreading across the South. Here’s why it matters

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CenterMillions of ‘crazy ants’ are spreading across the South. Here’s why it matters

The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) · Center · Analysis

Right / center-rightMillions of ‘crazy ants’ are spreading across the South. Here’s why it matters

Al.com (Alabama News) · Center-right · Analysis

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Al.com (Alabama News)Analysis · Nov 8, 9:00 AM

Millions of ‘crazy ants’ are spreading across the South. Here’s why it matters

Millions of invasive tawny crazy ants are spreading across parts of the South. Here’s where they’re found and why they can become costly for homeowners.

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)Analysis · Nov 8, 9:00 AM

Millions of ‘crazy ants’ are spreading across the South. Here’s why it matters

Millions of invasive tawny crazy ants are spreading across parts of the South. Here’s where they’re found and why they can become costly for homeowners.

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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)Analysis · Nov 8, 9:00 AM

Millions of ‘crazy ants’ are spreading across the South. Here’s why it matters

Millions of invasive tawny crazy ants are spreading across parts of the South. Here’s where they’re found and why they can become costly for homeowners.

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Star LedgerAnalysis · Nov 8, 9:00 AM

Millions of ‘crazy ants’ are spreading across the South. Here’s why it matters

Millions of invasive tawny crazy ants are spreading across parts of the South. Here’s where they’re found and why they can become costly for homeowners.

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OregonianAnalysis · Nov 8, 9:00 AM

Millions of ‘crazy ants’ are spreading across the South. Here’s why it matters

Millions of invasive tawny crazy ants are spreading across parts of the South. Here’s where they’re found and why they can become costly for homeowners.

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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)Analysis · Nov 8, 9:00 AM

Millions of ‘crazy ants’ are spreading across the South. Here’s why it matters

Millions of invasive tawny crazy ants are spreading across parts of the South. Here’s where they’re found and why they can become costly for homeowners.

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Nov 8, 9:00 AM: Al.com (Alabama News) joined the source map.

Nov 8, 9:00 AM: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) joined the source map.

Nov 8, 9:00 AM: The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) joined the source map.

Nov 8, 9:00 AM: Star Ledger joined the source map.

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