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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 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.
About fire ants
Identify fire ants and their nests | Image gallery | Biology and ecology of fire ants | Fire ant impacts | First aid for fire ant stings | Detection dogs | Frequently asked questions | Further information
Working and living in fire ant restricted areas
Maps of restricted areas | Movement control requirements | Movement controls for commercial enterprises | Movement controls for residents | Approved disposal sites | General awareness training
National fire ant eradication program
About the program | Aerial treatment for fire ants | Community involvement | Research | Program updates | Education displays | Become a fire ant volunteer ranger
Forms and notifications
Site inspection request | Postal notifications | Fire ant declarations (FADs) | Fire ant sighting