by Admin | Mar 2, 2026 | Posts
Fire ants do not appear out of nowhere. In most cases, infestations begin because colonies have been moved, disturbed, or unknowingly transported from one location to another. Understanding how fire ants spread is one of the most important steps in protecting your...
by Admin | Mar 2, 2026 | Posts
If you’ve spotted aggressive ants building mounds on your property, it’s natural to assume they’re fire ants. But here’s the important question, are they common fire ants, or are they Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA)? Understanding the difference between fire ants and...
by Admin | Jan 26, 2026 | Posts
Fire ants are not just another backyard nuisance. In Queensland, they are a serious biosecurity threat that puts people, pets, livestock, and local ecosystems at risk. When homeowners discover a suspected nest, the instinct is often to act fast and try to remove it...
by Admin | Jan 21, 2026 | Posts
Fire ants continue to pose a serious risk across South East Queensland, and 2026 brings updated biosecurity information that Brisbane residents should be aware of. Each year, fire ant treatment zones and monitoring areas are reviewed based on new detections and...
by Admin | Dec 29, 2025 | Posts
If you have noticed more talk about fire ants lately, there is a good reason for it. In December, the fire ant biosecurity zones across South East Queensland were updated again after new detections were found. These updates now affect more suburbs across Brisbane,...
by Admin | Dec 17, 2025 | Posts
At The Fire Ant Guys, we regularly hear from Brisbane homeowners who are unsure whether the ants on their property are fire ants or a more common species. Fire ants are one of the most serious invasive pests affecting Brisbane and South East Queensland, and early...
