Agricultural:
- Higher production costs
- Increased risk of pesticides used to control fire ants
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Medical/Veterinary:
- Sting people and pets
- Attack livestock and wildlife
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Equipment:
- Short out electrical equipment
- Damage mowers and agricultural equipment
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Ecological:
- Kill and eat ground-nesting birds and mammals
- Destroy predators and parasites of pests
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