Helicopters have been seen hovering over the Rosewood and Marburg district delivering bait as part of the Fire Ant Eradication Program.
The invasive red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) remains a significant threat across South East Queensland, including the broader Ipswich region that encompasses towns such as Rosewood.
Fire ants are one of the world’s most destructive invasive species.
Native to South America, these small reddish ants can inflict painful stings, disrupt local ecosystems, damage infrastructure and pose serious risks to people, pets and livestock.
In Australia, fire ants were first detected near Brisbane in 2001 and have since been the focus of an ongoing national eradication and suppression effort.
