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Fire Ants in Musgrave Park: Precautions for Paniyiri Festival
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- May 19, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
Fire ants have invaded Musgrave Park in South Brisbane, with nests discovered near the pool and a green shed. The local council and National Fire Ant Eradication Program have treated the area twice, using hormones to prevent reproduction. Despite concerns about lawnmowers spreading the ants, the focus is on long-term eradication. Fire ants have been a problem in Australia since 2001, causing environmental damage and posing health risks. The Paniyiri Greek Festival, set to take place in the park, is being closely monitored to ensure safety. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c8cec5c1b96272a1