Today's creature: The Argentine Ant 🐜 The Argentine ant (Linepithema humile, formerly Iridomyrmex humilis) is an ant native to northern Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia and southern Brazil. This invasive species was inadvertently introduced by humans on a global scale and has become established in many Mediterranean climate areas, including South Africa, New Zealand, Japan, Easter Island, Australia, the Azores, Europe, Hawaii, and the continental United States. Argentine ants are significa

Congratulations to the Argentine Ant Eradication Team from Norfolk Island Regional Council - NIRC, winners of the Government award at the 2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards. 🐜 As leaders of one of Australia’s most ambitious biosecurity efforts, the team has gone above and beyond to protect Norfolk Island. 💪🌏 The work of the team exemplifies innovation, collaboration and environmental stewardship. Protecting Australia’s biosecurity is a shared responsibility. Our winners’ show how consistent a