Japan's first confirmed discovery of highly toxic species in cargo ships and the presence of exotic species carrying highly toxic fire ants, which are reddish brown and have a body length of about 2.5 to 6 mm, can cause a burning sensation after being stung, the Ministry of environment said Thursday. Red fire ants have the ability to attack and repeatedly sting people.
Fire ants are reddish brown, about 2.5 to 6 mm in length, and will burn after being stung. Red fire ants have the ability to attack and repeatedly sting people. Most people only feel pain and discomfort, and a few people are allergic to the toxic protein in the venom, which will cause anaphylactic shock and risk of death.
The red fire ant originated from South America, but once settled in a new environment, it is hard to root out. Now it is mainly distributed in North America, China and the Philippines. In 2005, Japan designated specific alien organisms in the law on alien organisms, prohibited the introduction and breeding in principle, and continued to be vigilant against the invasion of alien species.
Extended reading: the harm of red fire ants
Red fire ants have the ability to attack and repeatedly sting people. It affects people's health and life quality, damages public facilities and electronic instruments, and leads to financial losses in communication, medical treatment and pest control. Once the ant nest is disturbed, the red fire ant quickly leaves the nest and makes a strong attack.
The upper jaw of the red fire ant nips the human skin, and the pincers at the end of the abdomen continuously sting the human body for many times. Each time they sting, they release the venom from the venom capsule. After being stung by the red fire ant, the human body feels like burning pain, and then there will be blisters like burning. Most people only feel pain and discomfort, and a few people are allergic to the toxic protein in the venom, which will cause anaphylactic shock and risk of death. If the blister or abscess is broken, it is easy to cause bacterial secondary infection when not paying attention to cleaning.