Jason Meyers has responded:
Unfortunately this could be the case. I would have to see the samples in order to confirm this to make sure it is not an erroneous story. Do you think you could attain samples of this ant across the border?
There were published reports in a scientific journal of an ant species in Colombia causing nearly identical results. We have not seen these affects directly here in Texas, however, I have seen them attacking small birds in areas of lesser density. I believe we have not witnessed this because the ant has not infested areas (of Texas) with these types of animals or situations. This has been a major concern regarding the invasion of this ant to Texas.
Do you believe that you could get samples of the ant? If so, we could send you a package with paid-postage that you could send back.
Thank you,
Jason
Jason Meyers
Graduate Assistant
Center for Urban and Structural Entomology
2143 TAMU
College Station, TX
So...........is anyone near the border or actually in Haiti who could get a sample sent?
KeithR, I'm forwarding the email to your Green Team email address, so that you have the details to advise anyone interested in how to contact Jason Meyers.
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