What’s the Buzz with Fire ants in Queensland and why WE should be worried?

‘A deadly chemical, pyriproxyfen, which has been linked to over 4000 birth defects in Brazil, is now being distributed to residents in Australia at taxpayers' expense in massive quantities to combat ants that experts believe are already endemic to the state. Agrochemical companies, with strong government lobbying efforts, are investing billions in a program aimed at encouraging residents, including school staff, to use indiscriminate pesticides. ‘ Together I sit and discuss this matter with Simon, Save the Bees Australia, Steve Fuller, Crop Pollination Australia and Steph about what this all means to us and our future generations.