Yellow crazy ants and red imported fire ants are just two types of dangerous new invasive ants now found in Australia.
Unlike our native ants they are not a natural part of the Australian landscape, and can threaten our wildlife, ecosystems, agriculture and even people through their aggressive behaviour.
Most new infestations of invasive ants in Australia have been uncovered by ordinary people who saw something and reported it.
Uncovering new infestations before they spread is vital to keeping Australia safe from these dangerous ant species, and dramatically minimises the cost of eradication programs.
Due to their small size these ants can be hard to identify. We have compiled these identification resources to help you.
If you think you have seen any of these high risk ants, or if you are in doubt, please report what you have found to the biosecurity contacts for your state or territory listed below.
This number will connect you to the correct biosecurity agency in the state you are calling from. It can be used to report exotic plant diseases and insects. Individual state agency contacts are also listed below.
The Invasive Species Council was formed in 2002 to seek stronger laws, policies and programs to protect nature from harmful pests, weeds and diseases.
The Invasive Species Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Australia and their connections to land and sea. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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