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Deadly imported fire ants detected in Sydney as spread feared

T Reported by The Canberra Times 📍 Sydney, Australia (approximate) 🕑 6 h ago
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9 reports of this incident, first to latest. It stays on the live map for 48 hours from the first report.
  1. Tue 13 Oct, 01:57 · 6 h ago Invasive deadly red fire ants found in Sydney’s inner west SMH.com.au · first report
  2. Tue 13 Oct, 02:30 · 5 h ago Deadly fire ants detected at Sydney logistics hub The Daily Telegraph
  3. Tue 13 Oct, 02:42 · 5 h ago Invasive fire ant nest discovered in Sydney's inner west ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  4. Tue 13 Oct, 02:52 · 5 h ago VIDEO: Invasive fire ant's nest detected in Sydney's inner west ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  5. Tue 13 Oct, 02:56 · 5 h ago Fire ants have been found in Sydney SMH.com.au
  6. Tue 13 Oct, 02:59 · 5 h ago Red Imported Fire Ant’s Nest Found At Sydney Port Intermodal Logistics Site Sydney Times
  7. Tue 13 Oct, 04:09 · 4 h ago Fire ants detected in inner-west Sydney Nine.com.au
  8. Tue 13 Oct, 04:21 · 4 h ago 'Super pest' fire ant nest found in logistics warehouse in Sydney SBS
  9. Tue 13 Oct, 05:22 · 3 h ago Deadly imported fire ants detected in Sydney as spread feared The Canberra Times

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