Ant Destruction in Germany..!?  Electricity, Internet Outage!?

A dangerous, foreign species of ants is wreaking havoc in Germany. The name of this ant species is ‘Tapinoma magnum’. These ants, which came from the Mediterranean region, are now spreading rapidly towards northern Germany. Due to this, electricity and internet services are also being disrupted. Experts say that the huge colonies of this species are not only damaging technological infrastructure but also affecting human life. According to entomologist Manfred Verhaegh of the Natural history Museum in Karlsruhe. Topinmo Magnum super colonies contain millions of ants. They are many times larger than traditional ant species. These colonies have reached northern cities like Cologne and Hanover in Germany. This has posed a threat to technological infrastructure like power supply and internet networks there. What do scientists say?
Scientists say that these ants are establishing colonies rapidly, especially in Baden-Württemberg and its surrounding areas. In the city of Kiel, electricity and internet have already been disrupted due to this species. In addition, the presence of these ants has also been recorded in other european countries like france and Switzerland. So, it is expected that this crisis is not limited to Germany. Environment Secretary warns Although Tapinoma magnum has not yet been officially declared a dangerous species, it has not yet proven to have a widespread impact on the local ecosystem. However, Baden-Württemberg Environment Secretary Andre Baumann considers it a pest. If not controlled in time, it will cause large-scale damage, he warned. In view of this danger, German scientists and administrative institutions are now working together on a joint project to stop the spread of these ants. Organized efforts in this direction have begun for the first time in order to prevent damage to technical infrastructure, the environment, and citizens in a timely manner. It is clear that this is not just a pest, but is becoming a national challenge.
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Sowmiya Sriram

12/04/2025 06:26 PM