A third outbreak of electric ants was detected in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, confirming the implantation of the species in the Var. Faced with the failure of the first methods, the authorities now allow the use of insecticides by spraying, including by drone, in an attempt to eradicate this major threat to biodiversity and the local economy before it becomes uncontrollable.
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A third outbreak of electric ants was detected in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, confirming the implantation of the species in the Var. Faced with the failure of the first methods, the authorities now allow the use of insecticides by spraying, including by drone, in an attempt to eradicate this major threat to biodiversity and the local economy before it becomes uncontrollable.