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Fire ant nest in backyard
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7 Coorong St, Yarrabilba, QLD, Australia, 4207
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discovered more fire ants in the garden bed near the fence line
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THREE PILLARS OF CITIZEN BIOSECURITY
A structured framework that transforms community observations into actionable eradication intelligence.
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AI-powered nest identification with 85%+ confidence scoring. Geo-tagged reports generate real-time surveillance data
that extends coverage beyond government capacity.
★ 99% of biosecurity alerts from citizens
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Connect with approved insect growth regulators (pyriproxyfen, S-methoprene) — the same precision chemistry used by
the National Program. Treat early. Treat correctly.
★ 390:1 benefit-cost ratio for eradication
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Every report contributes to continental eradication by 2032. Protect endangered cassowaries, marine turtles,
and 97% of Australia’s landmass from irreversible establishment.
★ $22B in avoided damages by 2040s
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SEE IT IN ACTION
From photo to verified report in under 60 seconds. Here’s what the experience looks like.
Feature 01
AI Nest Identification
Snap a photo of a suspected nest. Our model — trained on 20,000+ images — analyses morphological features
and returns a confidence score in seconds. No expertise required.
★ 85%+ identification accuracy
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RIFA
Confidence: 85.0%
- Multiple small, irregular entry points
- Loose, crumbly soil structure
- Absence of single large central hole
- Grass growing through the mound
Feature 02
Geo-Tagged Reporting
Every report captures precise GPS coordinates and street address automatically.
No manual entry. No guesswork. Just verified location intelligence ready for the surveillance map.
★ Auto-captured coordinates
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Gamified Community Engagement
Points-based reward system drives sustained participation. Every report earns points.
Every point fuels the surveillance network. Competition drives collective action.
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WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS
Leading biosecurity researchers and program directors on why eradication remains feasible — and why citizen surveillance is critical.
“This is a super pest. It affects everything — agriculture, the environment, our outdoor lifestyle, and human health.
It attacks over 52 agricultural crops. No other invasive species presents this breadth of impact.”
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Dr. Ross Wylie
Former Scientific Director, National Fire Ant Eradication Program
NFAEP Scientific Advisory Panel
“Australia’s fire ant eradication program is the absolute gold standard. No other country has achieved what Australia
has demonstrated — the successful elimination of eight genetically distinct incursions.”
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Ben Hoffman
Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
CSIRO Biosecurity Research
“Every dollar invested in eradication now saves twenty-five dollars in the longer term. The benefit-cost ratio
is 390 to 1. There is no comparable return on investment in biosecurity anywhere in the world.”
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Andrew Cox
CEO, Invasive Species Council
Economic Impact Assessment
“Citizen science platforms now generate 99% of biosecurity alerts. Community engagement isn’t supplementary
to eradication — it’s operationally essential. Without it, surveillance coverage is fundamentally inadequate.”
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Independent Review Panel
May 2026 Eradication Feasibility Review
2026 Independent Review
“Once you lose the eradication window, you never get it back. The United States spends six billion dollars
annually managing fire ants they failed to eradicate in 1975. That is Australia’s alternative future.”
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Dr. Robert Vander Meer
Research Chemist, USDA Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS Fire Ant Research
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THE WINDOW IS CLOSING
Australia has until 2032 to achieve continental eradication. Every month of delay increases the cost and reduces the probability of success. We’re looking for partners who understand urgency.
390:1 Benefit-Cost Ratio
Every dollar invested in eradication returns $25 in avoided damages. No comparable ROI exists in Australian biosecurity.
AI + Citizen Surveillance Network
20,000+ training images. 85%+ confidence scoring. Geo-tagged intelligence that extends government capacity.
Government-Aligned Framework
Directly addresses the 19 operational reforms identified in the May 2026 Independent Review. Fills the community engagement gap.
Scalable Beyond Australia
Fire ants are established across the US, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Europe. The platform architecture is globally transferable.
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