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    Details of this species in New Zealand
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Intercepted
    Source: Grimmet, 1926 in Wetterer, 2008
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    Introduction:
    Species Notes for this Location:
    Despite the widespread occurrence of crazy ant (Paratrechina longicornis) as an urban pest there is no documented evidence of high densities or detrimental impacts in native systems in invaded countries. It is likely to have limited impact in urban
    Management Notes for this Location:
    Observations during incursions in New Zealand have revealed that P. longicornis recruits well to Xstinguish™. Exterm-An-Ant® (8% Boric acid + 5.6% sodium borate) has also been used against P. longicornis in New Zealand, but although attracti
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    Last Modified: 4/03/2010 1:16:23 p.m.
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