Green headed ant (Rhytidoponera metallica) • 5-7mm long • Nests in woodlands, heath or urban areas • Found across Australia • Can give a painful sting • Often seen foraging soon after a bushfire

Dec 31, 2019 · To get rid of ants, you must know what you’re dealing with first. Here’s how to identify the different types of Australian ants, and what to do about them.

Most of NSW has been free of fire ants. Nests found in South Murwillumbah (November 2023) and Wardell (January 2024) were destroyed and surveillance and treatment are ongoing, in partnership with the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program.

The map shows the fire ant infested areas of South East Queensland and Northern NSW. Note: The fire ant infested areas are based on the Fire Ant Biosecurity Zone map and the Interstate Plant Quarantine Zone map published by the Queensland Government but modified for the purposes of this order.

Australia is home to two-thirds of the world's subfamilies, one-third of known genera, 15% of all described species, and some genera found in Australia can be found nowhere else or they are found in neighboring countries instead.

Sep 29, 2021 · Discover the diverse ant species in Australia, their nesting habits, and expert tips for controlling infestations in homes and businesses.

Apr 4, 2019 · From the bull ant (delivering the most painful sting in the world) to the common black ant that infests your kitchen, Australia has it all. So, let’s take a look at the Australian …

Sep 1, 2023 · Discover how to identify common ant species in Australia, from black house ants to bull ants, and understand how to effectively manage and control them.

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