‘Super pest’ fire ants found at property near Byron Bay in turf imported from Queensland

Biosecurity officials investigating after red imported fire ants found in lawn laid at Clunes property

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A global super pest that has settled into south-east Queensland has been accidentally imported into New South Wales, marking its first known incursion in almost a year.

Officials are now inquiring whether turf was falsely signed off as being treated for fire ants before crossing the border on Wednesday.

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