Please read and take note of the important messages contained within this report.
Briefly here is what awaits us when we have infestations such as in Queensland.
Fire ants will
- Sting 16,585 people
- Cause 1,244 extra medical visits
- Lead 332 people to develop anaphylactic reactions
- Cost medical systems $509,000
- Cause 2,041 extra vet visits, at a cost of $204,000
- Cost households $1.3 million in fire ant management
The Australia Institute’s Research Director, Rod Campbell said:“If a murderer said that they planned to kill six random Queenslanders each year, the response would be enormous. That’s essentially what fire ants are saying yet the response is minimal.
“Keeping Queenslanders safe should be the next parliament’s absolute priority and that means immediate investment in eradicating fire ants.
“Our research shows that investing in fire ant eradication is one of the best economic policies a government could adopt, as well as being good environmental and security policy.”
Pestgo consults to commercial entities on Fire Ant Issues
At Pestgo we not only eradicate Fire Ants for homeowners, we also consult to industry and businesses that have to navigate the constantly changing web of legislation that surrounds Fire Ants and the movement of materials that are designated “Fire Ant carrier material”. We can advise on moving carriers and what permits are necesary as well as how businesses can best protect themselves.
For help to ensure you can keep the wheels of your business running contact Rowan at Pestgo on 0410 611 400 or via email. We can do as much as create a plan for your National business or as little as facilitating the correct treatment regimen at your single site. Our aim is to help you keep your business humming.
Some resources to to help you are on our website here.