Biosecurity officers working to chemically eradicate three nests after ‘one of world’s worst super pests’ found in South MurwillumbahFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAuthorities are rushing to contain the spread of fire ants after the invasive species crossed the Queensland border into New South Wales for the first time since the infestation began in 2001.The NSW Department of Primary Industries confirmed on Saturday that three red imported fire ant nests had been found in South Murwillumbah, 13km from the Queensland border in the state’s north-east.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/26/fire-ants-one-of-worlds-worst-super-pests-cross-queensland-border-into-nsw
Author : Caitlin Cassidy and Australian Associated Press
Publish date : 2023-11-26 03:39:53
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‘Urgent’ calls for biosecurity funding after fire ants cross Queensland border into NSW
