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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 your property.

Self-management for primary producers
Self-management for primary producers

Free treatment products and support for primary producers in the suppression area.

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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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Compliance
Compliance

In Queensland, we can do a compliance audit on anyone who deals with fire ant carriers. Learn what to expect if you'll be audited.

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Treatment types and bait safety
Treatment types and bait safety

There are several types of fire ant treatment. 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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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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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

Our goal is to eradicate fire ants from Australia by 2032.

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