Did you know fire ants can form floating rafts to survive floods? P.S. if disturbed they still and will bite! To avoid bites, stay out of flooded waters. If you must enter these areas, watch for floating fire ant clusters, keep a safe distance, and wear protective clothing. Don’t forget to protect your pets, too! After recent heavy rain and flooding, many areas still have standing water on roads and in swales. Keep children and pets away from standing water, as it might be contaminated with poll

572K views · 1.6K shares | There is a new threat to the millions of people in Texas affected by ex-hurricane Harvey: large “rafts” of fire ants that have been spotted floating in floodwaters. Here's the science behind the ant's remarkable method of escape: | The Guardian | Facebook