Fire Ant Advice & Treatment Guides

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...