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The detection of a new outbreak of electric ants in Cairns is a great example of cooperation between the community and a government agency. Planning for an upcoming community event led to the detection of electric ants on five properties in Caravonica.
This area is outside the existing Restricted Area comprising Smithfield and Kewarra Beach. Biosecurity Queensland is confirming the size of the affected area as well as undertaking treatment and tracing the movements of high-risk material such as green waste and soil. I'm urging all residents to keep an eye out in their yards and homes and report suspicious ants on 13 25 23 before they get a chance to sting you, your family or your pets. Electric ants are tiny, golden brown in colour and only about 1.5mm long. They are slow moving and rather than form nests, they congregate under rocks, leaves or litter or in the forks of trees and tropical garden plants.
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