The New York Times reported on entomologists who designed a new bait system that leverages ant feeding behaviors to control infestations.
The approach is built around how ants forage and share food, aiming to deliver control agents more effectively through the colony. Understanding insect behavior can improve pest-management strategies.
The piece describes the design and its underlying biology. Its account reflects the researchers’ work on the bait system.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/27/science/this-trap-wants-ants-to-take-a-bite.html