Ant invasion in Herxheim: Citizens are fighting against the crawling room!

In 2024, the Südpfalz experienced a significant ant invasion that attracted a lot of attention. As the Rheinpfalz Landau called up a total of 3.3 million times. The most successful articles were presented in a click parade, with places 30 to 21 being discussed. The local editorial team published a variety of articles in 2024, which indicates the high interest of the readership.

The Situation in Herxheim near Landau is particularly critical, where the introduced ant species of Tapinoma Magnum spreads rapidly. According to a report of the SWR Unterhöhlen. Kindergarten. Pastor Arno Vogt described that sand piles on the forecourt of his church are visible every day and the ants crawl all over the center of the town. In addition, the ants were spotted in kitchen drawers and during a service.

measures against the ants plague

Experts from the Institute for Pest Studies in Reinheim have identified the ant species and recommend combating with a special poison gel. The ants form large super colonies with several queens and show an aggressive survival strategy by not fighting themselves with each other. Mayor Sven Koch (CDU) reported difficulties to obtain the recommended means in sufficient quantities, but found a supplier. The municipality plans to provide the funds free of charge to affected households so that the residents can apply it on their land.

resident Judith Groß has not yet discovered the ants in their apartment, but they have already entered the masonry of their house. In the town center, the small sand piles that leave the ants are clearly visible and are very concerned about the community.