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Invasive species of ants will cost Australians more than $22bn if left to run rampant | BBC News


A dangerous species of fire ants will cost Australians more than $22bn by the 2040s if left to run rampant, a new report has found.

It is believed that the red imported fire ants entered Australia in the 1990’s via shipping containers from South America.

With a powerful sting, they pose a threat to both people and livestock and can prey on a variety of insects.

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