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Fire ant outbreak triggers biosecurity lockdown in Sydney
Original: Fire ant outbreak sparks Sydney biosecurity lockdown
An outbreak of invasive fire ants has prompted authorities to impose a biosecurity lockdown in parts of Sydney, Australia. The measure restricts the movement of soil, plants and related materials to stop the ants spreading from affected areas. Fire ants are a serious pest, capable of damaging agriculture, wildlife and human health, and their detection near Sydney has raised concern that the infestation could spread nationwide if containment fails.
Why now: A destructive invasive pest being found near Australia's largest city raises fears of a costly national spread.
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