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Fire Ants cause 23 people to be hospitalised in Queensland - ABC listen

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Invasive species are driving more than 80 per cent of Australia's most vulnerable native plants and animals towards extinction, according to the Invasive Species Council. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred, Queensland has experienced a spike in saw an alarming surge in fire ants. Guest: Jack Gough, CEO and Advocacy Director at the Invasive Species Council Producer: Kelly-Anne Taylor

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Fire Ants cause 23 people to be hospitalised in Queensland - ABC listen

Invasive species are driving more than 80 per cent of Australia's most vulnerable native plants and animals towards extinction, according to the Invasive Species Council. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred, Queensland has experienced a spike in saw an alarming surge in fire ants. Guest: Jack Gough, CEO and Advocacy Director at the Invasive Species Council Producer: Kelly-Anne Taylor

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While Australia and Texas are on opposite sides of the globe, they share a few things in common, including a common pest—fire ants. They also share the benefits of expertise from a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist who wants to help get rid of them. Robert Puckett, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension entomologist and associate professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology, answered a call to h…

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Funding for fire ants - Ipswich West Moreton Today

The Invasive Species Council has welcomed the Queensland government’s $24 million injection to boost fire ant suppression. This new funding […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. The post Funding for fire ants appeared first on Ipswich West Moreton Today.

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More fire ant nests found outside containment lines

Fire ant nests have been discovered in another location outside the eradication program’s containment boundary. A member of the public reported a nest at Cedarton, west of Beerwah, on Wednesday, March 26. National Fire Ant Eradication Program officers responded and three nests were treated using direct nest injection. The NFAEP issued a media release stating […]

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