Red fire ant colonies found in Italy and could spread across Europe, says study
by Patrick Barkham from Environment | The Guardian on (#6EN82)
Researchers identify 88 nests of destructive invasive non-native species near Syracuse in Sicily
An invasive non-native ant species has become established in Italy and could rapidly spread through Europe to the UK with global heating, a study warns.
The red fire ant, Solenopsis invicta, has a powerful sting, damages crops and can infest electrical equipment including cars and computers.
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