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‘Bad actor’ nurseries targeted by officials over little fire ant infestations

PHOTO COURTESY HAWAII DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE
                                Originally from South America, Little Fire Ant (LFA) is considered among the world’s worst invasive species. LFA are tiny ants, measuring 1/16th inch long, are pale orange in color and move slowly.

PHOTO COURTESY HAWAII DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE

Originally from South America, Little Fire Ant (LFA) is considered among the world’s worst invasive species. LFA are tiny ants, measuring 1/16th inch long, are pale orange in color and move slowly.