Fire ants pose a threat to humans, agriculture and the economy

A close up image of a red fire ant

The red imported fire ant is one of the most dangerous animals to have evaded Australia's environmental controls. Source: AAP / SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE

They're known as super pests around the world and now fire ants have been found creeping outside a containment zone in South East Queensland. The pests pose a threat to humans, agriculture and the economy.


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