Find out if you should treat your property for fire ants, the benefits of self-treatment and which option is best for you.
Who can self-treat fire ants
Self-treating is recommended if you are in select areas of South East Queensland, even if you haven't seen fire ants on your property.
Once we start treating your area for fire ants, you will no longer need to treat your property.
Check if you're in an area recommended for self-treatment.
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If you are outside the self-treatment area
Treating your own property is not recommended for anyone outside of the select area.
Instead, check your yard for fire ants and report any sightings.
Benefits of treating your own property
Self-treatment gives you the flexibility to manage fire ants in a way that is:
- convenient—organise treatment at a time that suits your schedule
- cost-effective—some options are free of charge.
By treating your property, you'll reduce the number of local fire ant infestations and slow their spread to new areas.
Learn why fire ants are a threat to Australia.
Self-treatment options
There are 3 ways to treat your property:
- get free treatment products from us
- hire a licensed pest control provider
- buy your own treatment products.
Whichever method you choose, you must report fire ants if you have them.
Free treatment products from us
We have 2 types of treatment kits:
- nest treatment
- proactive yard (or broadscale) treatment.
Both types of treatment are safe when used as directed.
Nest treatment kits are used around fire ant nests to help treat active infestations on your property. To receive a free kit from us, your first step is to make a report. If self-treating a fire ant nest is not practical for you, let us know when you report.
Proactive yard or broadscale treatment is used to target hidden fire ants and nests on your property. Register your interest in a free yard treatment kit.
Learn more about our free treatment products.
Additional support for primary producers and large land holders
Depending on the size of your property, you may be able to access additional treatment support from us.
Learn what's available to primary producers and large landholders.
Book a licensed pest control provider
Booking pest control is a quick way to organise fire ant treatment for your property.
Pest technicians:
- are licensed, pest treatment professionals
- offer services for both households and businesses
- can integrate fire ant treatment into your usual pest control routines.
Learn more about booking professional pest control.
Buy your own treatment produts
You can buy fire ant treatment from pest chemical suppliers and retailers.
This option is:
- suitable for active nests and as proactive yard treatment
- available from retailers in-store and online.
This option might suit you if you want a cost-effective and quick treatment solution.
Learn more about buying your own treatment.