A deadly pest has continued its march south from Queensland, prompting a plea for vigilance
A deadly pest has continued its march south from Queensland, prompting a plea for vigilance
20 January 2024
A nest of fire ants has now been detected at Wardell, south of Ballina, in NSW.
A gardener raised the alarm after disturbing the nest and being bitten, suffering what's described as blistering pain.
Invasive Species Council advocacy manager Reece Pianta said the spread to Wardell was a very alarming development.
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