Last year, scientists saw red fire ants in Europe for the first time. Now, they found red fire ant nests in Sicily, Italy.

These ants come from South America and are very dangerous and aggressive. The ants can damage plants by eating their roots, and they attack helpful insects. The EU considers these ants a serious problem. The ants probably came to Sicily from Brazil, but no one knows how.

Countries like Brazil, China, and the US spend billions trying to manage these ants; however, they still cause significant damage.

The ants thrive in places with water, like gardens and playgrounds. The Sicilian government is taking action, appointing foresters to handle the situation. They use steam machines to destroy ant nests. The goal is to kill the queens to stop the colonies.
