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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
ON FIRE
“Nasty, annoying, aggressive” European fire ants make their way to an Oak Bay neighbourhood and set up camp. One B.C. scientist is mapping their progression and trying to stop the spread of the invasive species.
Photo courtesy Dr. Robert J. Higgins
The European fire ant (Myrmica rubra) collecting sugars from a peony. The species was first discovered in B.C in 2010.
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PLEASE SEE: European fire ants invade Oak Bay, Page A3
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