Yellow Crazy Ants - Behind the News

Authorities in Queensland are fighting to eradicate acid-spraying yellow crazy ants which are spreading through properties and homes in the state’s north. They’re amongst the world’s most invasive species and, along with other introduced ants, are at risk of causing ecological and environmental devastation. We find out why these tiny pests are so destructive and what methods are being used to try to stop them in their tracks.

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