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Liv Casben

Crafty fire ants use floodwaters to hitch a ride

Fire ants are on the move on land and water as they use their raft-building abilities. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Wet weather in northern NSW and south east Queensland has boosted activity among one of the world's most invasive species.

Fire ants are on the move on land and water, thanks to raft-building abilities, according to the Invasive Species Council.

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