Charlie Ants keep returning to condo


Poisonous bug: A rove beetle found at Shineville Garden In Air Itam.

GEORGE TOWN: For the past four years, residents of Shineville Garden condominium in Ayer Itam have come under attack from rove beetles, popularly known as “Charlie Ants”.

At least 10 reports have been lodged with the state Health Department but the orange and black bugs kept returning despite regular fogging and pest control.

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