by seo-onlineoptimisation | Jun 11, 2026 | Fire Ant Eradication
Not every ant in your backyard is a fire ant. Queensland is home to over 1,300 native ant species, and many of them are harmless, beneficial, or both. But when you spot a swarm of reddish ants near a mound of disturbed soil, the question hits fast: are these fire ants...
by seo-onlineoptimisation | May 19, 2026 | Fire Ant Eradication
Australia has been fighting red imported fire ants since they were first detected in Brisbane in 2001. That is over two decades of government programs, hundreds of millions of dollars in funding, and a national eradication plan that was supposed to stop fire ants from...
by Online Optimisation | Jul 16, 2025 | Fire Ant Eradication
Fire ant eradication in Queensland is a time-sensitive biosecurity crisis, driven by the rapid spread of red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) across South East Queensland. These invasive pests threaten agriculture, infrastructure, and public health,...
by Jon Broughton | Jul 8, 2025 | Fire Ant Eradication
When a red imported fire ant ((Solenopsis invicta) nest is disturbed, it triggers an aggressive response. Hundreds of ants will swarm out to defend their nest. They latch onto the skin with their jaws so they can get a good firm grip, and then inject venom through a...
by Online Optimisation | Jul 1, 2025 | Fire Ant Eradication
You can get rid of fire ants safely at home using non-toxic methods like boiling water with dish soap, diatomaceous earth, or homemade baits made with borax and sugar. These solutions work best when applied directly to undisturbed ant mounds. Avoid harsh chemicals...
by Online Optimisation | Nov 13, 2024 | Fire Ant Eradication
Fire ants, particularly the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), pose a significant threat to Australia’s environment, economy, and public health. Originating from South America, these invasive pests were first detected in Brisbane in 2001 and have since...
