A National Fire Ant Eradication Program spokesperson has been forced to confirm fire ant treatments are not harmful to bees after being contacted about a dead hive.

In a statement on Friday, the National Fire Ant Eradication Program called the allegations “false and unfounded”.

THE NEW South Wales Government has confirmed another fire ant incursion in the state with infested turf intercepted at Clunes, near Byron Bay, on last Wednesday. The incident has prompted the ...

Fire ants dubbed “tiny killers” have been detected in northern NSW after hitching a ride from Queensland, prompting fears that state’s issue with the pests could cause a “national disaster”.

Well, it’s official: the area in and around Byron Bay is one of the least-affordable locations in the entire country if you’re a renter. Biosecurity detection dog ‘Candy’ seeks out fire ant nests ...

Pallets carrying 140 square metres of turf have been delivered to a Byron Shire property from a fire ant zone in south-east Queensland. The Queensland-based supplier had documentation showing the ...

Imagine walking through a park on a sunny day, only to feel the sharp sting of fire ants attacking your ankles. These tiny invaders are not just a nuisance; they pose significant threats to our ...

Fire ants are dangerous and are a concern to small animals, small livestock, children, and the elderly, as well as other populations that may have an allergy to the stings, according to Elizabeth ...