Our Concerns
Safeguarding our community, environment, and natural resources.
Highligting the severe health impacts caused by this toxic program and fighting for justice for our community.
Raise awareness, demand transparency, and advocate for safer, more effective fire ant treatment practices.
Building Community Support
Our efforts are supported by a growing community of over 2,000 members who are actively involved in documenting the program's impact through water test results, video footage, and other evidence. We are working to amplify our voices through various platforms to bring attention to this critical issue
Concerns Regarding the Fire Ant Eradication Program
No local Environmental Impact Study has been conducted.
The two main baits being used contain Pyriproxyfen or S-methoprene as their active ingredients and are classified on their material safety data sheets as either 'very toxic' or 'highly toxic' to aquatic life, respectively.
This Program is about to repeatedly blanket 800,000 hectares of land – that’s 1.97 million acres - with chemicals.
The chemical-laced corn granules dropped by the helicopters on Sunday landed in Dawson Creek and the South Pine River.
The APVMA permits state that baiting should not occur if rain is forecast. Most days it rained!
The permit for s-methoprene states do not apply when fire ant populations are not evident.
The current program was designed to run from 2023 - 2032 but already has insufficient funds and will run out of funding (currently $113 million/year) in 2027.
The Invasive Species Council estimated that for the program to have a chance of success, annual funding needed to be between $200 to $300 million.
Over $1 BILLION dollars already spent on this FAILED program and it hasn’t even managed to suppress the fire ants!
This is the largest eradication attempt ever undertaken anywhere in the world with other countries abandoning their efforts due to concerns over issues such as environmental pollution and lack of community engagement.
Strengthen Regulations
Advocate for stricter regulations and oversight of chemical use, ensuring that safety protocols are followed and environmental impacts are minimized
Support Affected Individuals
Offer support to those impacted by the program, including assistance with health concerns, property damage, and legal challenges.
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.