BRADES, Montserrat, September 21st 2011 - The Department of Environment is extending its outreach programme by publishing a brochure to raise awareness of the Invasive Red Fire Ants.
The fire ant is about 2 to 6 millimeters long, reddish brown and looks similar to several local ant species. It was positively identified in Montserrat in 2007.
The brochure provides useful information on how to recognize the fire ant and nest and what precautionary actions one can take to avoid being stung. The brochure goes on to explain the impact the ants can have on agriculture, health, infrastructure, and how it can disrupt recreational and social events.
The document also covers what should do if they have been stung by the fire ants and actions one can take to control the spread of the Invasive Red Fire Ant species on island.
The brochure was officially launched on September 20 and is available at the Department of Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture and other institutions around the island.
Funding for the publication was made possible by the UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, The Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the Government of Montserrat.
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