Fire ants – ‘one of world’s worst super pests’ – cross Queensland border into NSW

Biosecurity officers are working to chemically eradicate three nests found in South Murwillumbah

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Authorities are rushing to contain the spread of fire ants after the invasive species crossed the Queensland border into New South Wales for the first time since the infestation began in 2001.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries confirmed on Saturday that three red imported fire ant nests had been found in South Murwillumbah, 13km from the Queensland border in the state’s north-east.

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