BRITAIN has been invaded by an insect so small that it is almost impossible to see with the naked eye, but which could be a serious hazard if it spreads from houses to hospitals. So far, there are three known infestations of the ghost ant,
Ghost ants were probably imported accidentally by tourists returning from northern Florida, where the ants are common. They are known as "ghosts" because when they run around on light surfaces, their transparent abdomens and legs seem to vanish, leaving just the dark head and thorax visible. On darker surfaces, all you see are pale patches moving about. "These are very strange animals," says Pinniger.
Although the ants do not bite, the infestations can cause ...
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