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  1. Sep 2023
    1. The scientists behind the new study are planning an eradication campaign in Sicily. With help from authorities, they say they will destroy the known nests, continue to search local areas for more nests, and monitor for several years to make sure no ants escape. They hope to recruit residents across Europe to keep an eye out for more fire ants.
      • for: invasive species - red fire ant - control
      • comment
        • this is an excellent application for citizen science in general, to control invasive species
    2. Based on an analysis of suitable habitats, the researchers estimate the ants could invade 7% of the European continent.
      • for: stats, stats - invasive species - red fire ants,
      • stats:
        • prefers farms and cities
          • could infest 50% of urban areas
        • could inhabit up to 7% of EU continent
        • infestation vectors
          • walk
          • fly
          • carried by wind
          • shipping
            • Sicily, the site of discovery, ships a variety of plants across the Mediterranean
          • Southern Spain offers ideal climate for red fire ants
          • Climate change could increase its range by 25% by 2050.
  2. Dec 2018