Push to ramp-up fire ant battle as new nest found

Push to ramp-up fire ant battle as new nest found

Australia is being warned it can’t afford to lose the battle against fire ants, as one of the world’s worst invasive pests affects agriculture, wildlife, tourism and even kids’ sport. Queensland’s Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett joined a group of regional mayors in Canberra on Tuesday to push for more funding to eradicate fire ants. The delegation called for the federal government to match the state’s $24 million for suppression efforts…

Push to ramp-up fire ant battle as new nest found

Fire ants are hampering agriculture, tourism and even kids' sport, with calls for more federal funding to control the spread of one of the world's worst pests.

Push to ramp-up fire ant battle as new nest found

Fire ants are hampering agriculture, tourism and even kids' sport, with calls for more federal funding to control the spread of one of the world's worst pests.