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About the existence of fire ants in Yokohama Port and confirmation of entry and exit into the soil

Last Updated June 11, 2020

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June 11, 2020

Environmental Planning Bureau Policy Division

Yoko Iketani

Phone number: 045-671-2484

Fax: 045-550-4093

 On Thursday, June 4, 2020, as a result of identification of species by experts requested by the Ministry of the Environment for ants (approximately 300 individuals) found at the container storage area of Minamihonmoku Wharf and Honmoku Wharf D jetty, a specific alien creature Was confirmed as a fire ant.
 Containers where fire ants are confirmed are fumigated, and insecticide bait (bait agent) and traps are installed around the point where fire ants are confirmed.
 On Wednesday, June 10, a survey conducted at the Honmoku Wharf D jetty confirmed the existence of fire ants and entering and exiting the soil, so in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment, etc., fire ants were confirmed. We are conducting surveys mainly.

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