More than 50 fire ant ants confirmed at Tokyo wharf Government urgent response October 21 12:29
In response to the fact that many ant ants from South America with strong poison were confirmed at the Qinghai wharf in Tokyo, a government-related ministerial meeting was held. Instructed to make every effort to prevent fire ant colonization, including re-inspection.
From last month to this month, more than 50 ant ants from South America with strong poisons were identified at Aomi Pier in Koto-ku, Tokyo.
In response, the government held a ministerial meeting on the 21st of the Prime Minister's Office to discuss measures with the attendance of Secretary of the Secretary of the Secretary of State and Minister of the Environment Koizumi.
At the meeting, port officials and operators will also be hired to place prey containing insecticide throughout the Aomi Pier, expand the study area to private land around the pier, and strengthen waterside measures. We compiled emergency countermeasures such as monitoring
“The situation is a different dimension than before. The state of ports and airports nationwide has been urgently reviewed and thorough control has been carried out, and information has been renewed to medical institutions and fire departments. I asked the relevant ministers to do their best to prevent fire ant colonization.
After that, he called, “If you find an ant that you don't usually see, please don't touch it and ask for cooperation in providing information through related organizations and consultation dials.”