A deadly fire ant has reached European shores. The insect invasion could wreak havoc

Sicily is on the front line of Europe’s fire ant invasion. If it fails to contain the spread, more countries will be at risk.
WHDH

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital

CNN) — The number of people stung by red fire ants in Australia has increased significantly in past weeks, with 23 people requiring hospital treatment since the beginning of March, according to ...

Jim Chalmers, Katy Gallagher to attend $13k charity dinner won by Invasive Species Council CEO

The man who paid more than $13,000 for a charity dinner with Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher will warn that ...

Uproar as crews 'forcibly' enter Aussie homes to tackle $61 million fire ant threat: 'Absolutely disgusting'

Fire ants are a major biosecurity threat that can decimate crops, kill livestock and cause potentially deadly allergic ...

Aussie homes targeted as councils battle $61 million threat with 'forcible' action

Fire ants are a major biosecurity threat that can decimate crops, kill livestock and cause potentially deadly allergic ...
The Journal

Entomologist helps tackle fire ant problem

While Australia and Texas are on opposite sides of the globe, they share a few things in common, including a common pest—fire ants. They also share the benefits of expertise from a Texas A&M AgriLife ...