Invasive fire ant nest detected at logistics centre in Sydney's inner west
An invasive red imported fire ant nest has been discovered at a logistics centre in Sydney, prompting government authorities to launch an awareness campaign. While no other nests were found, officials believe the ants may have spread beyond the initial site via international shipping containers.
Why it matters
Red imported fire ants are a highly invasive species that pose significant health risks to humans and can cause severe ecological and agricultural damage.
Genetic testing shows they are not linked to ants from the Queensland outbreak. ( Supplied )
A red imported fire ant nest has been discovered at the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre in Sydney's inner west.
No other nests have been discovered but authorities say it was likely they have spread beyond the site.
The government has launched an awareness campaign for nearby residents and it was working with local businesses.
Link copied Share Share article Red imported fire ants have likely spread beyond a key freight industry logistics and warehousing facility in Sydney's inner west where a nest was discovered last month, authorities have said.
Commonwealth authorities found the insects at the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre in a lure used as part of their detection system on September 23 and they were confirmed to be that species two days later.
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