Today is Flying Ant Day, so get ready for swarms of the insects taking to the air in Kent and Sussex.Queen ants are believed to take advantage of the hot weather today and seek males from other colonies to mate with.This takes place over a number of days during a period of dry and warm weather.The ants fly far away from their colonies to avoid inbreeding. They then release pheromones, chemicals behind sexual attraction, to attract suitors. They then lead the males they have attracted on a chase...
