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Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Venomous fire ants swept up in floodwaters from Cyclone Alfred are forming teeming rafts and travelling downstream, sparking fears ...

The footage, from the Scenic Rim, shows the fire ants floating in colonies in what experts say is a “perfect storm” for further infestation. Invasive Species Council advocacy manager Reece ...

The recent cyclonic high winds, rainfall and flooding has disrupted fire ants in southeast Queensland and consequently people in those areas may not be aware of fire ants moving into their businesses ...

‘We’ve all seen the images of wind and rain in Queensland, and this is making the fire ants mobile over the coming weeks. The temporary suspension of the hay permit is a necessary step to mitigate the ...

An image of two little fire ants. A community-driven effort that’s led to the near complete removal of little fire ant infestations in Lanikai on Oʻahu is being celebrated and could serve as a model ...