Fire ants
Fire ants have been found on the Sunshine Coast. The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is managing the response.
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program has established an emergency response to assess the extent of the fire ant infestation and develop a treatment plan.
Eradication activities, including intensive treatment and surveillance will occur up to 5km out from the detection site to protect the area and ensure no undetected fire ants remain.
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program has treated these fire ant nests but needs your help to ensure every last one is eradicated.
What can you do?
Report suspected ants and nests to the National Fire ant Eradication Program within 24 hours by phoning 13 22 68 or via the online form Report fire ants.
Restrict the movement of organic material, such as soil, hay, quarry and landscaping products on or off your property.
If you know someone living in the area, let them know.
For more information, please visit fireants.org.au or call the national fire ant hotline on 13 22 68.
Image credit: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland Government. Used with permission

