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a burning sensation. the invasive pests were first found in australia in 2001, but had probably been here undetected for years. their name is solenopsis invicta, meaning invincible. so no country that has been invaded by them has ever been able to eradicate them. we can't even have back yard barbecues any more, and kids' sporting fields can be infested. i mean, we are a sporting nation and we have had football clubs complaining about the football fields being infested because some of the mulch is coming with fire ants in it. the queensland state government says it eradication programmes are world class but the invasive ants have been detected over the border in new south wales. more fire ants there, more fire ants there. here, they can be seen forming a raft to travel across floodwaters. critics, though, insist that australia has underestimated the threat from fire ants and warn

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to have entered australia 20 years ago in shipping containers, and can kill people and livestock. phil mercer has the story. sniffer dogs are on the front line in australia's fight against a formidable invader. fire ants attack as a swarm. they are a danger to people, pets, livestock and wildlife. they lock their jaws onto their victims's skin and inject venom through a spike on the abdomen. the sting causes a burning sensation. the invasive pests were first found in australia in 2001, but had probably been here undetected for years. their name is solenopsis invicta, meaning invincible. so no country that has been invaded by them has ever been able to eradicate them. we can't even have back yard barbecues any more, and kids' sporting fields can be infested. i mean, we are a sporting nation and we have had football clubs

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Keep slugs off your plants with simple method using 79p beauty staple

A gardening enthusiast has revealed a defence strategy to keep slugs away from her beloved plants for an incredibly cheap price.

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Conservation dogs dig deep to keep Mercury Bay islands free of pests

Dogs are digging in and doing their share to keep pests off 12 Mercury Bay islands. Department of Conservation staff have been joined by Piri, a 10-year-old...

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How to get rid of rats: 20p kitchen scrap deters pests and helps flowers thrive

Kitchen scraps can be a fantastic way to boost flowers and make plants healthier, but they one in particular can keep rats away from your garden.

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The rat as hero

Behold rat. Behold the magnificent, clever creature as it runs from the bin you have just opened or disappears into the nearest bush. Behold rat as it is cut open or drugged or injected to improve your health in the name of science, as many millions of its peers have been. Behold rat – though

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National Wildflower Week: Celebrating Nevada's bounty of native flowering species | Carson City Nevada News

CARSON CITY — A field of wildflowers is one of the most inspiring scenes you can experience in nature, and springtime in Nevada offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy these blossoming treasures.

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How To Get Rid Of Ants In The Home Affordably

Getting rid of ants in the home and kitchen is no easy thing to do but this cupboard staple could be exactly what you need.

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Gardener shares recipe for 'natural pesticide' using cheap kitchen ingredients

A gardener is sharing her natural solution for a pesticide to keep bugs from eating her plants. The recipe uses ingredients you likely already have.

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Stop ants from entering your home with most effective natural cleaning method

Ants can be frustrating to deal with due to their vast numbers, but there is a easy way to get rid of them for good without using any harsh chemicals.

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