People and pets' lives at risk if fire ants not eradicated, study finds
People and pets' lives at risk if fire ants not eradicated, study findsTopic:Invasive SpeciesFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:37amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:37amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:37amFire ants are known for their painful, burning sting. (Supplied: Invasive Species Council)In short:A report…
- ▪People and pets' lives at risk if fire ants not eradicated, study findsTopic:Invasive SpeciesFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:37amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:37amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:37amFire ants are known for their painful, burning sting. (Supplied: Inva
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People and pets' lives at risk if fire ants not eradicated, study findsTopic:Invasive SpeciesFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:37amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:37amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:37amFire ants are known for their painful, burning sting. (Supplied: Invasive Species Council)In short:A report by The Australia Institute has found more than 30 people and thousands of pets would die each year if fire ants spread across Australia.Fire ants could cost Australian households $1.08 billion annually in medical, veterinary and management costs if the invasive species is not contained, the report suggests.What's next?The Australia Institute says more funding is needed for adequate eradication measures.abc.net.au/news/fire-ants-study-eradication-cost/106844276Link copiedShareShare articleIf Australia does not ramp…
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