New Invasive Species Found in Israel: How to Identify the Harmful Insect

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The African big-headed ant was found for the first time in Israel, in the Neve Sha'anan neighborhood of Haifa. According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection, it is considered one of the 100 most harmful invasive species in the world.

According to Ynet, the ant is not dangerous to human health, but may harm ecological systems and agriculture. According to Arutz Sheva, additional reports from other areas of the city are being checked. The ministry is conducting monitoring and extermination in cooperation with the Haifa Municipality, the Nature and Parks Authority and Tel Aviv University, and is asking the public to report suspected sightings.