A STINKING species of super-ant is storming through Europe on a path to the UK.

The millions-strong mega-colonies have wiped out power supplies and even roads as they overwhelm the ground beneath entire towns.

The species, called Tapinoma magnum, hails from the Med and North Africa - but has been pushing up through the continent.

They spread rapidly and establish supercolonies of up to 20million across 60 acres which are "virtually impossible" to eradicate.

There were so many ants, you couldn't see the floor anymore Agnes Wirth Oetwil an der Limmat resident

And anyone who dares squash a T. magnum is greeted by the stench of rancid butter.

The invaders hit headlines in Switzerland this week as officials in regions around the capital Zurich attempt to oust the pests.

The ants hav

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