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Red fire ant colonies found in Italy and could spread across Europe, says study (www.theguardian.com)

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Researchers identify 88 nests of destructive invasive non-native species near Syracuse in Sicily

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[–] TopShelfVanilla 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If they have been seen then it's already too late. That sucks. They are a scourge.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It mighth be possible to get rid of them. But it would take a heroic effort. See https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/21/a-world-first-devon-calls-victory-in-27-year-war-on-termites

[–] CookieJarObserver 2 points 1 year ago

Fast! Get the poison!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Quick! Build walls around Italy and establish guard posts demanding visa/passports to all living beings trying to cross the border in order to stop immigration...