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Taking the sting out of fire ants with genomics

Taking the sting out of fire ants with genomics
Phys.org Wednesday 09 September 2026, 16:20 UTC 1 min read
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Fire ants have earned their reputation as one of Australia's most damaging invasive pests. From ruined picnics to serious impacts on agriculture, biodiversity and public health, they are notoriously difficult to control.

Fire ants have earned their reputation as one of Australia's most damaging invasive pests. From ruined picnics to serious impacts on agriculture, biodiversity and public health, they are notoriously difficult to control.
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