A team of odour detection dogs from the National Fire Ant Eradication Program has uncovered another fire ant nest on the Sunshine Coast.
The nest was discovered at Forest Glen on August 6, as a result of compliance tracing activities conducted at a nearby construction site.
The nest was destroyed and eradication treatment and surveillance activities were started to safeguard the area and ensure no fire ants remain.
NFAEP operations senior director Robert Wilson urged people in the area to be vigilant.
“Communities play an important role in our national efforts to eradicate this invasive pest,” he said.
“It is vital that residents and business owners on the Sunshine Coast check their properties and local areas and report any findings to our program.
“Fire ants can have devastating impacts on our health, environment, economy, and outdoor way of life, which is why we need everyone to play a role in protecting their community.”
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The NFAEP stated that residents and business owners in Forest Glen and surrounding areas should: regularly check their properties and local area for fire ants and nests; report their findings online or by calling 132 ANT (13 22 68); allow eradication officers access to properties to conduct eradication activities; and take steps to prevent the spread of this invasive pest.
Several nests have been found on the Sunshine Coast during the past few years, including at Kunda Park, outside the containment boundary, in June.
Visit fireants.org.au or call 132 ANT (13 22 68) for more information.
