Residents, schools, sports clubs, farmers, and operators of public spaces can safely treat their properties for fire ants.
Under the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 (Qld), you can treat your property yourself or hire a pest manager. If you choose to hire a pest manager, make sure they’re licensed and have completed our training.
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Where to buy fire ant treatment
You can buy fire ant treatment from local and online retailers and pest chemical suppliers.
Check our product guide for a list of approved treatments. Fire ant treatment is approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, and it poses no significant risks to people, animals, pets, and the environment when used as directed.
Before fire ant treatment
- Report any suspected fire ants or nests within 24 hours.
- Read the treatment product’s instruction brochure and product label.
- Choose a day with no rain for 48 hours before and after treatment.
Applying fire ant treatment
- Treat your property early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when fire ants are less active and not seeking food.
- Follow the product label instructions carefully, ensuring you do not sprinkle the treatment on the fire ant nest.
- Apply the product multiple times if needed, ensuring you repeat treatment within the timeframe specified.
After fire ant treatment
To make sure the treatment is effective, follow these steps for 48 hours:
- keep people and animals away from the treated area
- do not water, mow, or disturb the treated area.
If the nests remain active 12 weeks after treatment, complete a new suspect ant report or call us at 132 ANT (13 22 68).
Fire ant treatment training
Complete our free fire ant training to learn how to identify and treat fire ant infestations effectively.