The D.P.I. uses a Generic Incursion Management Plan (GIMP), that was developed nationally for plant, pest and disease emergencies.

The GIMP consists of three main stages:

Detection

Containment

Eradication


click here to find out more about the Fire Ant Response Timeline





some eradication methods used
by hand ...   from the air ...
 
using motor bikes ...   and poisoning ...
 
click on a picture to see more about each method ...
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