See map According to IFAS, by 2012, tawny crazy ants were found in 24 counties in Florida listed below, with infestations spreading. This can be expected in any county in Florida, IFAS reported.

A longtime invasive ant has been making the rounds in Florida over the past few decades. And with summer upon us, it’s prime season for these ants to spread.

According to IFAS, by 2012, tawny crazy ants were found in 24 counties in Florida listed below, with infestations spreading. This can be expected in any county in Florida, IFAS reported.

NEWS Invasive Tawny Crazy Ants set up 'super colonies' across Florida Published: July 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM Tags: animals, strange florida, florida ...

Tawny crazy ants are an invasive species in Florida, forming supercolonies and displacing native wildlife. They are attracted to electrical equipment and can make yards uninhabitable.