science Phys Org 2026-08-17

New Research Shows Pesticides Cause Behavioral Changes in Argentine Ants

UC Riverside researchers found that increased ant activity after pesticide treatment is a behavioral reaction to the chemicals, not necessarily a failed treatment.

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