"Some backyards have a fire ant mound every square metre. I know one property where the kids have to drag the trampoline up to the back steps, and jump from the steps onto the trampoline then back on the steps again. That's the only enjoyment they have of the backyard because the fire ant was that bad"

Agricultural impact

• damage to crops/seed/root growth
• Mounds - affect on equipment
• interfere with labour/pickers
• domestic animals

Environmental impact

• native species and wildlife
• use of chemicals and pesticides
• change of ecological balance

Urban impact

• businesses
• infrastructure
• safety/cost/fires
• use of pesticides

Impact on Outdoor lifestyle

• parks
• impact on quality of life
• tourism and recreational impact

Medical Impact

• stings/infections/cosmetic
• allergies

What is the impact on native fauna?
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What is the impact on our lifestyle?
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What is the impact on farm animals?
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What is the medical impact?
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What would have happened if Fire Ants weren't discovered when they were in 2001?
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