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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 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 DPI&F.

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Resticted Area Search Engine

RASE: The Restricted Area Search Engine

Check the Restricted Area status of any property in South East Queensland.

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Fire ant identification

Photos and information to help identify fire ants.

About fire ants

Identify fire ants and their nests | Additional photos | Biology and ecology of fire ants | Fire ant impacts | First aid for fire ant stings | Frequently asked questions | Further information


Working and living in fire ant restricted areas

Maps of the restricted areas | Commercial regulations | Residential regulations | Fire ant declaration forms (FADs) | Approved disposal sites | General awareness training


School resources

Fire ant teaching resources


National fire ant eradication program

About the program | Community involvement | Research | Site inspection request form

Page maintained by Christine Windle
Last updated 08 August 2008

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