A history of the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program 2001-24: unscientific, mis-managed, failed governance.

Fire ants, solenopsis invicta, are a super-pest. No country that has been invaded by them has eradicated them. They inflict burning stings on anything that disturbs them: people, pets, agricultural animals and native fauna. People in south-east Queensland have been hospitalised with fire ant stings. People allergic to their sting can die. Fire ants...

Biosecurity Queensland wasting bait and money spreading fire ant baits when ants are not actively foraging.

Dr Pam Swepson, Fire Ant Program Whistleblower, announced Queensland Whistleblower of the year, interview on 4BC radio 5th July 2024.