The NSW Fire Ant Program is launching Operation Five Valleys in the Kyogle region in an effort to prevent the spread of fire ants.

The fire ant team will use specially trained detection dogs and human surveillance teams to monitor identified high-risk sites.

Areas near Cougal, Findon Creek, Lindesay Creek, Dairy Flat and Sawpit Creek north of Kyogle, have been identified as early detection areas to guard against the natural spread into NSW from Queensland.

Fire ants were detected in Wardell in January this year and last month at Clunes.

The closest nests to Kyogle LGA are near Rathdowney in Queensland,  just 11km from the border.

For more information on fire ants, call the Biosecurity Helpline on 1800 680 244 or visit here.

This information was provided by the NSW Government.

This article appeared on indyNR.com on 29 November 2024.
See: Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA).