Fire Ant Treatment Alternatives
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and join us in the fight for safe and responsible pest control solutions.
Our Mission
Our mission is to address and resolve concerns related to the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. With a commitment to transparency and community engagement, we strive to hold responsible parties accountable and ensure that all aspects of the eradication process are thoroughly vetted and communicated.
Audience Reach
What has happened in our Communities
Parliamentary Petition - 3100 signatures (link to past events : Tony Perrett's response and the petition)
100's of letters and emails sent to: NFAEP, DAF, APVMA, DPI, Federal, State Ministers and Local Councillor's, expressing our concerns and experiences with the program
Engaged Human Rights Lawyer / Solicitor / Barrister, to assist with interpretation of the acts etc
Water testing at Dawson Creek / South Pine River, that demonstrated a serious contamination event after aerial baiting. (link to our concerns / environmental impact)
Worked with Senator Malcom Roberts and Legal Counsel, and Senator Gerard Rennick
Set up Australian Advocacy Group, social advocacy for creating better outcomes for residents (link to contacts).
Documentary: Serpent and the Poison released by Gold Coast Film Maker, Lynn ... (link..utube..)
Open letter to Australia by Dr Joshua King, Entomologist, University of Central Florida, outlining concerns with current eradication strategy. (link to letter ...our concerns / eradication vs management).
Community Meetings held at: Samford, Fernvale, Currumbin, Beechmont, Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay, Murwillumbah
Media articles appeared in: The Courier Mail, Gold Coast Bulletin, Ipswich Tribune, Lockyer Valley News (links )
TV: Channel 9 News, A Current Affair (links)
Hot Water Treatment Machine - Effective Non toxic Fire Ant Treatment. Built by Trevor Hold, under patent held by Dr Joshua King. (Links.....) trevor, website and studies, joshua king patent, trevors utube video showing use of it.
Adverse heath reports lodged with APVMA.
Breaches of permits registered with APVMA.
Pollution events registered with pollution hotline.
Received support from research scientists, environmental scientists, pest controllers and veterinarians,
Guest speaker at rallys, podcasts, safe community groups, my place,
appearances on radio: abc drive, 4bc
open letter from Pesticides Information Network (link to letter)
Letters and phone calls made to: The Greens: RSPCA: Environmental Defenders Office (link to reply).
Supreme Court injunction, lodged by Dr Damon Steptoe for his personal property: DATE: Court ordered a 3 day injunction from aerial baiting, determining that McDermotts Aviation change some of the practices used. Property was to be ground baited in ... date: Link: flying fox video.
Growing Communities
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Featured Podcast
Club Grubbery Media
Graham Hood & John Larter speak with Dr Conni Turney & Sarah McGuire, 27th February, 2025
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“Our largest mistake was the use of insecticide dropped aerially ... what we were disturbing, were the ‘would be’ competitors of the fire ants, so when the fire ants moved in they had no competitors.”
Dr Robert Puckett, Entomologist, Texas A&M University,
https://westernplainsapp.com.au/NewsStory/fire-ant-inquiry-draws-wisdom-from-abroad/65e6970396e59901cb0ecb1d
This information is provided for general guidance only. This information does not guarantee any particular outcome and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.