Should We Be Afraid of the "Electric Ant", Whose New Home Has Just Been Detected in the Var?
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A third outbreak of "electric ants" was detected last month in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, in the Var. An exotic species very dangerous for man, its bite can cause severe pain and allergic reaction, but especially for biodiversity. - Should we be afraid of the "electric ant", whose new home has just been detected in the Var? (Social topics).
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bienpublic.comThe prefect of the Var region has announced the detection of a third infestation of electric ants in the department. This invasive exotic species is dangerous to both humans and our biodiversity.
For the first time in France, an insecticide will be spread by drone in the department in order to try to eradicate a fearsome insect, dangerous to the population and ecosystems. A new home of electric ants was identified in March on the territory of Cavalaire-sur-Mer. This discovery confirms the persistent presence of this native insect [...] Read more The Var authorizes an aerial fight against an invasive ant appeared first on Le Singulier.
A third infestation of electric ants has been discovered in the Var department, the prefect announced on April 9, according to Le Monde. Despite its microscopic size, this exotic species (Wasmannia auropunctata) is very dangerous to humans and biodiversity. Its sting can cause severe pain and an allergic reaction. This hymenopteran attacks other insects, birds, and mammals. It can also have a disastrous effect on agriculture, because… Read more …
Read the full article on stepaneLarue.com A third outbreak of electric ants has been detected in the Var, in Cavalaire-sur-Mer. An insecticide treatment is planned in May, including by drone.
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