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BiosecuritywinningagainstexoticantsatBrisbaneport
The Department of Agriculture,Water and the Environment is on track for the successful
eradication of an exotic ant incursion at a first point of entry in Brisbane, following an
extensive response effort.
Head of Biosecurity at the department,Andrew Tongue,said the exotic ants were identified
as Pheidole fervens,which are not present in Australia and can pose a serious biosecurity
risk.
“This detection and the successful response from our biosecurity officers demonstrates the
real biosecurity risks we face and the effectiveness of our biosecurity system,”Mr Tongue
said.
“Exotic ants,such as this species,can negatively impact Australian agricultural industries,
our unique natural ecosystems and our way of life.
“The ants were detected by our Brisbane National Border Surveillance (NBS)team back in
2019 and since then a significant response program has been undertaken to manage the
incursion and eradicate this species from our shores.
“The department took the lead on developing surveillance and treatment plans to guide the
eradication program.
“We also worked closely with our colleagues from the Queensland Department of
Agriculture and Fisheries as part of the response.
“The NBSteam recently completed 12-month post treatment surveillance at the site where
the ant was detected,with no further detections of the species.
“The department’s proactive surveillance at Australia’s borders has helped prevent this
exotic species from becoming established in Australia.
“So far there is no evidence that the ant persists on site which indicates we are on track
for a successful eradication.
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