Once our services have been commissioned Organic Pest Control works with the Queensland Government by registering the site with the Department of Primary Industries so on-going monitoring of the site is undertaken long after eradication of fire ants on the property.

On-going monitoring of the site is undertaken to ensure any reinfestation is identified and treated accordingly. On-going inspection and identification are imperative in the treatment management plan for the eradication of fire ants to a particular property/site.

Native to South America, fire ants are quite small (2-6mm) and come in an unusual variety of sizes with one nest. Their heads and bodies are a coppery-brown and their abdomens are darker. Nest Habitat Mounds can be up to 40cm high, but may also be flat and look like small patches of disturbed soil. The mound usually has no obvious entry or exit holes on top. The mounds are usually found in open areas such as lawns, pastures, along roadsides and in unused cropland; they can be found next to or under other objects (e.g. timber, logs, rocks, pavers or bricks).