New Detection Alert
AI identified potential RIFA nest at 85% confidence near your location. Tap to review and submit report.
Australia's Last Window to Eradicate.
Fire Rant extends the reach of Australia's world-leading eradication program through citizen-powered biosecurity intelligence. Every smartphone becomes a surveillance sensor — delivering AI-powered nest identification, real-time reporting, and community-driven data at continental scale. We exist because 99% of biosecurity alerts come from citizens, and they deserve tools worthy of the science behind them.
A $22 Billion Threat Spreading Unchecked
Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) have colonised 850,000 hectares across South East Queensland and northern New South Wales. A July 2025 detection at Moranbah — 800 km from the nearest known infestation — exposed critical surveillance gaps. Without intervention, projected damages exceed $22 billion by the 2040s, with 174,000 allergic reactions and 3,000 anaphylactic episodes annually.
850K
Hectares Infested
$22B
Projected Cost
17.4万
Reactions/yr
AI-Powered Citizen Surveillance
Fire Rant transforms every citizen into a trained biosecurity observer. Our AI model — trained on 20,000+ verified images — identifies potential RIFA nests at 85% confidence from a single photo. Gamified reporting incentivises consistent engagement, while real-time data feeds directly into eradication operations. The result: faster detection, broader coverage, and a surveillance network that scales with population density.
85%
AI Confidence
99%
Citizen Alerts
390:1
ROI Ratio
25 Years of World-Leading Research
Australia has successfully eradicated 8 genetically distinct RIFA incursions — a record unmatched globally. The program uses insect growth regulators (pyriproxyfen and S-methoprene) rather than broad-spectrum pesticides, representing what CSIRO's Ben Hoffman calls the "absolute gold standard" in invasive species management. A May 2026 independent review confirmed eradication remains feasible with 19 operational reforms.
8
Eradications
20K+
Training Images
$592M
Program Funding
Built by Practitioners, Not Observers
Fire Rant is developed by Neon Snow in partnership with DD Consulting — combining deep technical capability in AI, mobile development, and data infrastructure with on-the-ground biosecurity experience. Our team works directly with scientists, local government, and community groups across South East Queensland. We're not building from the outside looking in — we're embedded in the regions where eradication is happening.
2
Dev Partners
SEQ
Based In
2025
Founded
From Pilot to National Infrastructure
Phase 1 (2025–2026): AI model training, app development, and community pilot across Scenic Rim and Logan regions. Phase 2 (2026–2027): Public launch, integration with national biosecurity data systems, and expansion across all SEQ local government areas. Phase 3 (2027–2028): National rollout to all at-risk states, API partnerships with government agencies, and open data contributions to global RIFA research networks.
2025
Pilot Launch
2027
National Scale
97%
Landmass at Risk
Every Dollar Returns $25
The economic case is unambiguous. Current eradication investment of $592.8 million (2023–2027) falls short of the $200–300 million annually needed — yet every dollar spent on eradication saves $25 in long-term damages. The US spends $6 billion annually managing established infestations they failed to eradicate. Fire Rant's citizen surveillance model reduces detection costs while expanding coverage.
$25
Saved Per $1
$6B
US Annual Cost
$2B
AU Annual If Failed
From Brisbane to Continental Threat
First detected in Brisbane in 2001, RIFA has spread across South East Queensland into northern New South Wales. The July 2025 Moranbah detection — 800 km from the nearest known boundary — demonstrated that natural spread and human-assisted transport are outpacing current surveillance. 97% of Australia's landmass is climatically suitable for RIFA establishment.
800km
Jump Detected
97%
Landmass at Risk
2001
First Detection
Join the Eradication Effort
Whether you're a researcher seeking collaboration, a government agency exploring integration, an investor evaluating biosecurity technology, or a community group wanting to participate — we want to hear from you. Fire Rant is built on partnerships. The eradication window is closing, and every connection accelerates the response.
info@neonsnow.com.au
firerant.com.au
South East QLD
New Detection Alert
AI identified potential RIFA nest at 85% confidence near your location. Tap to review and submit report.
