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Disillusioned
They have become a problematic invasive species in Northern Australia too. Once they are established they are nearly impossible to get rid of.
Cricky
This is a worry, would be money well spent to eradicate. Do we have an ant sized defence system that's land based to contain these invasive pests? I'm sure there is a defence supplier with the product we need.
Wesley
Paid for by the CCP? NK?
Madden
This is bad news
Numan
As long as globalization exists, there will be invasive species. Our species could be considered invasive. Since life began on this planet, species have migrated by walking, swimming, flying, or being carried long distances to new areas.
stormcrow
With global warming nothing is impossible anymore regarding the spread of tropical bugs and diseases reaching further north. The bugs are bad enough, but the tropical diseases are even scarier.
Wakarimasen
The beginning of the end.
mmwkdw
Hmm.. JT ... you could have at least used a description of what a Fire ant looks like so as to provide warning to the unsuspecting public...
How to identify:
http://www.fmcprosolutions.com/FireAnts101/SchoolResources/FireAntIdentification.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_ant
https://www.pestworld.org/pest-guide/ants/red-imported-fire-ants/
Notice the "Home treatment" solution: Half-Bleach / Half Water ... though that would be a good start before heading off to a clinic with a couple of sample ants in a container or squished in a tissue.
Well, it's worrying... for most in Tokyo who live in high rises, that's not going to be a big issue, though if you go to the Park with your Kids... then you should brush up on symptoms. And if you have a Garden in your property, you need to be prepared.
cleo
So... with Typhoon No.19's winds and the subsequent flooding, the ants are now well dispersed throughout central, eastern and northern Japan?
Norman Goodman
Those things are nasty and they know how to deal with water/flooding. If you get bit by them you will know immediately but you might be confused as to the source. I was once walking in flood waters and paused to survey the damage while putting my hand on a log next to me. Did not take long and they had crawled up my arm like little ninjas and formed a neat circle on my bicep and it seemed they all bit in unison. That was some serious pain!
But in the end they are just something to look out for like so many other things. Not the end of the world.