Japan’s secret weapon against invaders from Hong Kong, China: flaming wasabi
Fire ants, which are native to South America, are an aggressive breed of ants whose bites can induce anaphylactic shock, and in extreme cases, death
But researchers from Japan may have just discovered the Achilles’ heel of these venomous creatures, after discovering that exposing them directly to wasabi killed them all
Scientists in Japan have discovered a new weapon that could be deployed in the battle against fire ants that are infesting the country: spicy wasabi.
Fire ants, which are native to South America, are a venomous breed of ants whose bites can induce anaphylactic shock, and in extreme cases, death.
Researchers at the University of Hyogo have taken up the task of finding ways of keeping fire ants at bay and, in a series of experiments conducted in Taiwan, found that they do not have a taste for wasabi – more often found accompanying sushi.
South China Morning Post