‘Wildly toxic’ poison used on fire ants is killing native Australian animals, experts warn Senate inquiry

A senate hearing has been told fipronil, which is used to kill fire ants, can remain in the environment for up to three years. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP

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5/4/20241 min read

A senate hearing has been told fipronil, which is used to kill fire ants, can remain in the environment for up to three years. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP

‘Wildly toxic’ poison used on fire ants is killing native Australian animals, experts warn Senate inquiry | Australia news | The Guardian