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Risk analysis
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Argentina, Import Health Standards, Brazil, Importing, Paraguay, Overview, Australia
Red imported fire ant (RIFA) (Solenopsis invicta) is a native ant species of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. It has also established in Queensland, Australia. A single nest was discovered at Auckland International Airport, New Zealand in February 2001. The routes of entry of the Australian and the New Zealand incursions are unknown. More information at <a href="http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/pests/red-imported-fire-ant">http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/pests/red-imported-fire-ant</a>.
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