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Biosecurity Team React After Red Imported Fire Ant Nest Found at Freight Site
Authorities are inspecting a 500-metre radius and expanding surveillance to 2 kilometres after confirming the species as red imported fire ants.
- On Tuesday, authorities confirmed a red imported fire ant nest was found and destroyed at the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre after Commonwealth Department of Agriculture officials discovered the pests in a detection lure.
- Genetic analysis confirmed the ants were likely imported from overseas via a shipping container, not from Queensland's existing infestation site.
- NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty stated the government is inspecting properties within a 500-metre radius of the facility, with surveillance expanding to a 2km radius in coming weeks.
- Invasive Species Council advocacy director Reece Pianta warned the "super pest" could cost the economy up to $2 billion annually, noting it was "concerning" the ants breached border biosecurity.
- Residents and businesses are urged to remain vigilant and report suspected sightings by calling 1800 680 244, as authorities emphasize past NSW incursions have been "successfully eradicated.
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Invasive deadly red fire ants found in Sydney’s inner west
A nest of invasive fire ants, one of the world’s worst pests, was found in a logistics hub in Enfield.
·North Sydney, Australia
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