Our free self-paced courses are designed to help you learn more about fire ants, how to treat and manage them.
We have several online learning courses to support general residents, community groups, tradespeople who work outdoors, school staff and primary producers in learning more about fire ants and how to manage them.
Our training can be completed on a computer, laptop or mobile device.
There are three specific training packages available:
Fire ant training for residents
This course will help you identify fire ants and their nests, and know how you can protect your home from them.
π₯ Who is this for: Homeowners, tenants and residential property managers
π² Cost: Free
π» Availability: Course material is available now, online 24/7
β Time requirement: 15–20 minutes to complete
Fire ant training for workplaces
This course will help you carefully manage fire ants or materials that can carry fire ants, such as soil, hay, mulch, animal manure, quarry materials, turf and potted plants.
π₯ Who is this for: Groundskeepers, gardeners and maintenance staff, businesses, contractors, suppliers, landscapers and community groups
π² Cost: Free
π» Availability: Course material is available now, online 24/7
β Time requirement: 30–45 minutes to complete
π Grading: A certificate will be provided at the end of the training and completion of a short multiple-choice assessment
Fire ant training for pest managers
This course will help you effectively treat fire ants using a range of products in a variety of situations.
π₯ Who is this for: Licensed pest managers
π² Cost: Free
π» Availability: Course material is available now, online 24/7
βTime requirement: 30–45 minutes to complete
π Grading: A certificate will be provided at the end of the training and completion of a short multiple-choice assessment