Animal pests and diseases

The economic, environmental and social impact of pest animals and how to manage them.

Fire ants are dangerous, imported pests that could spread to large areas of Australia. Fire ants could severely damage the environment, our outdoor lifestyle, and the agriculture and tourism industries.

The electric ant is a notifiable pest, and you have a legal obligation to inform the Queensland Government of possible electric ant colonies.

Find out about pests and disease of animals in Queensland, including notifiable animal diseases and what you can do to protect your farm.

Find out about the laws for owning or moving livestock if you are a rural landholder or hobby farmer.

Resources designed to develop students' understanding of weed and pest animal issues.