Acid-spraying ants in North Carolina park prompt pest control response

Millions of native mound ants have taken over parts of Wendell Park, raising concerns for visitors. Experts say while they don’t sting, they can spray acid that causes skin irritation, prompting efforts to reduce the population. Web story: https://www.wral.com/news/local/wendell-park-anti-infestation-april-2026/ (Credit: CALL Letters via CNN Newsource) Subscribe to WRAL: https://youtube.com/c/wral5 Download the WRAL App: https://www.wral.com/download-wral-apps/5787234/ News Tips: Online - https://www.wral.com/report-it/ Email - [email protected] Follow WRAL: Facebook: https://facebook.com/WRALTV X: https://twitter.com/WRAL IG: https://instagram.com/wral About WRAL-TV: WRAL is your Raleigh, North Carolina news source. Check out our videos for the latest news in Raleigh, local sports, Raleigh weather, and more at https://WRAL.com #localnews #northcarolina