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Fighting fire ants

Published 16 April 2024

Image: Red imported fire ants

They’re known for their fiery sting, and their devastating impact on Australian wildlife, biosecurity, agriculture, tourism and human health.

So, what is being done about the red imported fire ant (RIFA)?

This question and more is answered below in a comprehensive deep dive with UNE economist and Deputy CEO of the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA), Associate Professor Susan Hester.

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