15 Shocking Facts About Fire Ants That Will Amaze You (#8 Even Stunned Entomologists!)
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14. Economic Impact
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Fire ants cause astonishing worldwide economic harm to public health, infrastructure, and agriculture as well as billions of dollars yearly. Still, their presence also offers special chances for technical innovation and scientific study. The pharmaceutical sector finds commercial value in their venom chemicals; their engineering ideas are investigated for uses in robotics and architecture. Knowing their behavior has helped environmental management plans and more successful pest control techniques to be developed.