Red fire ant colonies found in Italy and could spread across Europe, says study

Researchers identify 88 nests of destructive invasive non-native species near Syracuse in SicilyAn invasive non-native ant species has become established in Italy and could rapidly spread through Europe to the UK with global heating, a study warns.The red fire ant, Solenopsis invicta, has a powerful sting, damages crops and can infest electrical equipment including cars and computers. Continue reading...