Sydney suburbs locked down over fire ant outbreak | 7NEWS
Fire ants, one of the world’s worst super pests, have triggered a biosecurity lockdown across multiple inner west Sydney suburbs following the discovery of a nest at a freight facility 33 days ago. The two-kilometre lockdown zone implements strict controls on transporting high-risk materials including turf, mulch, soil, potted plants and heavy equipment, with penalties up to $1 million for individuals and $2 million for businesses. The invasive species, no bigger than six millimetres, poses a lethal threat to humans and local wildlife, with 95% of Australia considered suitable habitat for the ants whose queens can lay up to 5,000 eggs daily.
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