Fire Ants

Fire ants pose a serious threat to our lifestyle, public safety, environment and economy.  They can inflict painful stings and have the potential to restrict everyday activities such as barbeques, picnics and sporting events.

A recent infestation was found not far from the Noosa Shire boundary.  We don’t want them in Noosa Shire. 

Fire ants are:

• copper brown in colour with a darker abdomen
• quite small at 2–6 mm
• found in a variety of sizes within the one nest.

Fire ant nests can appear as dome-shaped mounds or be flat and look like a small patch of disturbed soil.

For help with identifying fire ants, see the helpful video and photo gallery on the National Fire Ant Eradication Program website here.

If you suspect your property has fire ants, visit National Fire Ant Eradication Program website here, and provide the following information:

• description of the suspect ants
• location of the nests
• photos or videos for identification.

For more detailed information, visit The National Fire Ant Eradication Program website here.