Super Pest Fire Ants Behind the News

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For nearly 20 years Australia has been at war with a very small but destructive enemy; the fire ant! Since they snuck into the country in 2001, authorities have been trying to wipe them out in the world’s biggest elimination program for an invasive ant, and now it looks like they’ve had some success. • • TEACHER RESOURCES • Students will learn more about fire ants and the impact they have on people and the environment. Students will investigate other introduced species and methods used to manage or eradicate them. Science - Years 5-7. • https://www.abc.net.au/cm/lb/12770496... • • BTN STORY PAGE • https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/... • • RELATED BTN STORY • Stories about pests covered on BTN • https://search-beta.abc.net.au/index.... • • __________________________________________ • • Make sure to like subscribe our videos if you want to stay in the know! • • http://www.abc.net.au/btn/ • • Follow us on Social Media: • Facebook: / abcbtn • Instagram: / behindthenews • Twitter: / behindthenews

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