Biosecurity officials investigating after red imported fire ants found in lawn laid at Clunes propertyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA global super pest that has settled into southeast Queensland has been accidentally imported into New South Wales, marking its first known incursion in almost a year.Officials are now inquiring whether turf was falsely signed off as being treated for fire ants before crossing the border on Wednesday. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/14/fire-ants-queensland-to-nsw-in-grass-treated-turf
Author : Australian Associated Press
Publish date : 2024-11-14 05:33:49
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‘One of the world’s worst super pests’: fire ants escape Queensland in ‘treated turf’ brought into NSW
