Specialist fire ant detection dog teams have been deployed to the site in Sydney’s Enfield and a nearby area with no other nests having been discovered.
What members should do:
- Look for small, dark reddish-brown ants (2–6 mm) with darker abdomens.
- Be alert around plant pots and recently delivered turf, soil or mulch.Keep clear of suspected nests. Don’t disturb, destroy or treat them yourself; fire ants can swarm and sting.
- If safe, take a clear photo and report suspected sightings to the NSW Biosecurity Helpline on 1800 680 244, even if you’re unsure.
NSW DPIRD: identification and reporting guidance
Funding for Australia’s national fire ant eradication program runs out in June 2027
Will you add your name and tell the federal government and every state and territory to fund the next phase of eradication through to 2032? (link to invasives.com.au)
