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Business and industry

Business and industry in Queensland can treat properties they own or manage for fire ants.

Keep your staff, members and the wider community safe by treating any property your own or manage for fire ants.

Fire ant compliance tool
Fire ant compliance tool

Learn about fire ant-safe practices, apply for or renew a biosecurity instrument permit and report a suspected illegal movement of materials all in one place.

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Don't spread fire ants
Don't spread fire ants

Help us stop fire ants infesting your worksite, backyard and community

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Materials that can carry fire ants
Materials that can carry fire ants

Detailed information about what you should do when producing, storing, or moving materials that can carry fire ants.

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Material movement advice tool
Material movement advice tool

Planning on moving materials? Different rules apply depending on what you are moving and where*.

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General biosecurity obligation
General biosecurity obligation

We are all responsible for managing biosecurity risks when dealing with materials that can carry fire ants.

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Treatment types and bait safety
Treatment types and bait safety

There are several types of fire ant treatment and these are considered safe for humans and most animals.

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Engage a pest manager
Engage a pest manager

Licensed pest managers can treat fire ants on public or private property.

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Residential landowner or tenant

Residents in Queensland can play their part in the fight against fire ants.

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Schools, sports grounds and public spaces

Owners and managers of local and state government-owned facilities, schools and sports grounds can treat their properties for fire ants.

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Treatment by the program

We are focused on eradicating fire ants from Australia.

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