Venomous fire ants have evolved a nifty way to spread during floods. Thousands of new nests have been discovered in Logan, south of Brisbane, after recent heavy rains. Authorities are trying to eradicate the pest by 2032, amid fears they could cause $2b worth of damage each year. #ABCNewsQld #FireAnts | ABC Brisbane
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Venomous fire ants have evolved a nifty way to spread during floods. Thousands of new nests have been discovered in Logan, south of Brisbane, after recent heavy rains.
ABC Brisbane. ABC Brisbane · Original audio. Venomous fire ants have evolved a nifty way to spread during floods. Thousands of new nests have been discovered in Logan, south of Brisbane, after recent heavy rains. Authorities are trying to eradicate the pest by 2032, amid fears they could cause $2b worth of damage each year. #ABCNewsQld #FireAnts
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