Invasive ants have not gained ground in Saumur but the fight continues

The painstaking work begun three years ago by the City of Saumur to counter the invasion of the Tapinoma Magnum, a species of ant native to the Mediterranean basin, seems to be bearing fruit. Currently, the phenomenon is contained to the sectors already affected in the Chemin-Vert district. Scientists told us you won't eradicate the problem, try to contain it recalled Loïc Bidault, elected in charge of monitoring this issue at the City since 2020.

Renewed aid for individuals

The treatments of public spaces – coupled with financial aid for the individuals concerned (€75 per year to involve a specialized company) – have produced some results. We remain very humble on this subject. The operations carried out seem to have contained things, we have rather fewer ants but is this due to the effectiveness of the treatments or is it due to this year when there is more water added Mayor Jackie Goulet cautiously.

The City has, in any case, renewed the aid protocol for individuals for three more years. We were pioneers in 2021, we are no longer at all today clarified Loïc Bidault, presenting a map of western France where Tapinoma Magnum has dug its furrow. The phenomenon of invasive species will be more and more important, I can tell you about others that are coming warns the elected official who is contacted by the cities of Lyon, Grenoble, Ancenis, Tours or the Nantes metropolis, affected in turn. We are a bit of a reference at the national level he slips even if the Saumurois would have done without it.