For global invasion, Argentine ants use chemical weapons

For global invasion, Argentine ants use chemical weapons 01/31/2018 11:54 AM EST In a paper published today in Scientific Reports, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, show how Argentine ants use chemical secretions as weapons in their interactions with harvester ants, which are native to California. The findings could help in the development of new pest control strategies. Full story at https://ucrtoday.ucr.edu/51136 Source University of California, Riverside This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111