Navigation path
Fire ants
Fire ants are dangerous imported pests that could spread to large areas of Australia, severely damaging the environment, our outdoor lifestyle and the agriculture and tourism industries.
The National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program has made significant progress in eradicating fire ants from Australia. Surveillance is ongoing, and treatment and containment measures are continuing in areas of South East Queensland where the ants have been detected.
Under Queensland legislation, fire ants are a notifiable pest and suspected sightings must be reported to Biosecurity Queensland.
- General information about fire ants
Information on how to identify fire ants, an image gallery, first aid advice and frequently asked questions
- Working and living in fire ant restricted areas
Maps of restricted areas, movement control requirements for commercial enterprises and residents, approved disposal sites and general awareness training
- National Fire Ant Eradication Program
Information about the program, aerial surveys and treatment, program updates, detection dogs, education displays, how to become a fire ant volunteer and more
- Forms and notifications
Site inspection request form, postal notificiations, fire ant declarations and fire ant sighting forms
- Fire ant school resources
Resources that teachers can use to teach students more about fire ants