Fire Ant Map
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Community Surveillance Intelligence
Explore real-time fire ant sighting reports across Australia. Every report helps protect our communities and drive eradication forward.
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Fire ant activity reported Australia-wide
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Infestation Intelligence
Known Fire Ant Zones — SE Queensland
As of 2026, Red Imported Fire Ants have spread across approximately 850,000 hectares of South East Queensland and into northern New South Wales. The Moranbah detection (800km from core) exposed critical surveillance gaps.
850K
Hectares Currently Infested
97%
Of Australia's Landmass At Risk
800km
Moranbah Detection Gap (2025)
99%
Of Biosecurity Alerts From Citizens
Source: NFAEP 2026, CSIRO, Independent Review May 2026