BQCC C&SE

Report fire ants

Please complete the below form if you think you have found fire ants or a fire ant nest.

Recent wet weather has led to an increase in fire ant reports and delays in treatment. We will respond to all reports, and if necessary, treat fire ants as soon as we can. Priority is given to reports of fire ants in areas of greatest public risk.

To assist with identification, please include a clear, close-up image of the ants and/or their nest.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk *

Attach Images

Upload a photo or video of suspect ants

Note: To improve diagnosis, ensure the image is focused and contains multiple ants where possible.
Reported Address
For units please use format of: Unit 1/62 My Street, Berrinba or Unit A, 22 Example Lane, Berrinba.
Postal address
For units please use format of: Unit 1/62 My Street, Berrinba or Unit A, 22 Example Lane, Berrinba.

Privacy statement
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (Delivered by Biosecurity Queensland) is collecting your personal information for the purpose of eradicating fire ants. Fire ants are a category 1 restricted matter under the Biosecurity Act 2014. This information will only be accessed by authorised program employees and will not be disclosed to any other parties unless authorised or required by law. View full privacy statement.

I have read the privacy statement and agree to the department contacting me about fire ants

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Privacy statement

Biosecurity Queensland is collecting your personal information for the purpose of eradicating fire ants and electric ants, category 1 restricted matter under the Biosecurity Act 2014. This information will only be accessed by authorised employees within the department and will not be disclosed to any other parties unless authorised or required by law. 

Thank you for submitting your suspect ant report.

You will soon receive an email receipt of your report and your case number (in red above).

Please quote the number if you need to contact us about your report. We aim to respond to reports, and if necessary treat all ants within 12 business days.

If you have any questions relating to your report or you would like more information, please contact our Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23 or visit our website fireants.org.au.

You have also successfully registered to receive a free fire ant treatment kit in the mail. You can read
more about the treatment kit initiative on the website.

Thank you again for your support. 

Kind regards
National Fire Ant Eradication Program

Thank you for checking your property for suspect ants. Its great news that you didn’t find anything and this is valuable information for the eradication effort.

You will receive an email confirming your report along with a case number. Please quote this case number if contacting us about your report.

Each year we receive hundreds of reports from members of the public which assists in the fight against invasive ants. It is a testament to the strong support and involvement by members of the community who help prevent the havoc that invasive ants can cause to the environment, health, well-being and the economy.

Thank you for your assistance in eradicating invasive ants from Australia.

For further enquiries, please contact our Customer Service Centre.
 

I have checked all relevant places where fire ants could be found on my property