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UPI – The red imported fire ant, classified as one of the worst and costliest invasive species in the world, has been spotted in Europe for the first time, researchers warned last week. Although there have been several “interceptions” of the destructive and stinging South American ant species previously in Europe, an established, mature colony had […]
The study confirmed that the red fire ant, considered one of the most invasive species in the world, and the 5th most costly to combat, has been introduced and established in Europe. A study published in the prestigious journal Current Biology, led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE),
A new study shows that invasive red fire ants that have been introduced via soil imports have already established 88 colonies in Italy, while global warming is helping the species expand its territory. Read more here.
The red imported fire ant, classified as one of the worst and costliest invasive alien species in the world, has been spotted in Europe for the first time, researchers warned Monday.