Calls to pest control companies rose a massive 35% between January and February of this year, as huge ant colonies were able to thrive amidst one of the warmest winters on record.
The Irish capital accounted for 28% of all calls, followed by Cork and Kerry, according to pest control company Rentokil.
And it could be about to get worse, much worse, as the seasons inch towards summer. So be afraid. Be very afraid.