Maroochy River Pest Control & Inspection Services

22/10/2026

During periods of heavy rain and flooding, fire ants may form rafts to help their colony to survive.

Rafting is a last-resort survival strategy, but fast-moving water or prolonged submersion can destroy these rafts, causing the ants to die.

While flooding doesn't significantly increase the risk of fire ants spreading over long distances, you should report any sightings immediately. 🔎🔥🐜

If you see rafting fire ants, DO NOT touch them. Instead, report them to us online at fireants.org.au or by calling 132 ANT (13 22 68).

23/09/2026

24/08/2026

National Biosecurity Week

Biosecurity helps protect the Queensland way of life. ✨🌳

It safeguards our food, farms, environment, communities and the places we love from pests, diseases and invasive species. While many people don't see biosecurity in action, it plays an important role in keeping Queensland strong, productive and resilient.

This National Biosecurity Week, here’s a reminder to stay alert for invasive species and other biosecurity threats.

Meet some of our most wanted:

🪳 Brown marmorated stink bug
🪳 Polyphagous shot hole borer
🐛 Red banded mango caterpillar
🐢 Red-eared slider turtle
🪰 Oriental fruit fly
🪰 Glassy-winged sharpshooter
🍅 Tomato brown rugose fruit virus
🪰 Tomato potato psyllid

Look. Report. Protect.

For more information or to report suspected pests and diseases 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x59hr

24/08/2026

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22/05/2025

After their first detection in the 1940s, fire ants spread rapidly across the United States (US) at an average rate of 50 km per year. The US abandoned its eradication efforts in 1978, and fire ants have since continued to spread across 15 US states.

By comparison, in Australia, the infestation has moved slowly – at approximately 5 km per year – thanks to the eradication efforts by our program since fire ants were first detected in 2001. To date, we have successfully eradicated 8 fire ant incursions in Australia and have prevented their rapid spread.

Eradication is still possible in Australia. With the support of the community, industry, and all levels of government, we can – and will – eradicate fire ants from Australia. This will protect our health, environment, economy, and outdoor way of life – now and for generations to come. 🚫🔥🐜

12/02/2025

⚠️ Beware of businesses claiming their services can replace the official eradication treatment provided by our program. We are not affiliated with any private company or individual offering fire ant treatment.

If you live in the eradication treatment area, your property will receive multiple rounds of treatment over several years, regardless of any prior services by private businesses or individuals. For eradication success, treatment must be coordinated and carried out only by authorised biosecurity officers. You must report fire ants and cannot self-treat, hire pest managers, or use other alternative treatment methods in place of the eradication treatment provided by our biosecurity officers.

If you live in the suppression treatment area and awaiting program eradication treatment, you have various self-treatment options. You can use products provided by our program, purchase products from local hardware stores, or hire a pest manager. It’s crucial to report any nests you find and treat on your property.

You can report fire ants by calling 132 ANT (13 22 68) or by completing the online form 👉 fireants.org/report

12/02/2025

Thank you to the communities in North Arm, Eumundi, and Yandina for your swift and vigilant efforts in spotting and reporting suspect fire ants and nests. 🙏👏

The support we’ve received following last month’s fire ant detection in North Arm has been outstanding. Whether you’ve engaged with our team in your neighbourhood, stopped by our school pop-ups, read through our handbooks and letters, or shared our posts on social media – thank you!

We’ll be working in the area for some time, and ask that you to continue to monitor your local area for any suspect fire ant activity. Please report any suspect fire ants or nests through fireants.org.au/report or by calling us on 132 ANT (13 22 68).

Every report counts in our mission to eradicate fire ants from Australia. 🚫🔥🐜