Queensland Ecologists can work across Queensland coordinating fire ant treatment & eradication using a number of techniques.
Queensland Ecologists can work with private landowners, local, state and federal agencies to eradicate fire ants as the pest moves further into Queensland.
We also offer long term follow up inspects and treatement plans to ensure your land is as safe as possible.
Government and land owners should consider aspects of workplace health and safety, and move to treat fire ants as soon as found to avoid continual spread of this pest.
Here is the known fire ant map: Fire ant map | National Fire Ant Eradication Program
For businesses there are also new rules:
New GBO guideline for businesses
This GBO guideline, made under the Biosecurity Act 2014, is for businesses that deal with materials that can carry fire ants.
It explains what steps you should take to fulfil your GBO to reduce the risk of spreading fire ants, including:
- surveillance of high-risk areas on your property and any incoming fire ant carriers
- proactive broadscale and responsive self-treatment
- program-led treatment
- carrier-specific movement requirements
- training
- recordkeeping.
The full GBO guide is here: Fire ant general biosecurity obligation | National Fire Ant Eradication Program