Flying Ant season is on the way with millions of insects gearing up to take to the skies for the annual nuptial flight (Picture: Shutterstock)
Every summer,millions of flying ants take to the skies to mate in the air and establish new colonies.
It has been dubbed Flying Ant Day and it wreaks havoc on Brits forced to swat away amorous swarms gathering for their annual congress.
The exact time will depend on where you live,with urban areas expected to experience the wave of flying ants sooner,partly because of the ‘heat island’ effect.
However,while they be a seasonal nuisance,flying ants actually help to sustain the ecosystem and recycle nutrients,as well as providing a food source for birds.
But what exactly causes this strange phenomenon?
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