javi1979 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Hi all, We're over in Oz doing our reccie at the moment. I really like Springfield lakes but after a bit more research I have seen that fire ants have been detected there since 2010. For those of you living there at present or in other affected suburbs, how much of an issue is it? Have you come across them? Are you extra wary going out into the back yard/ parks etc? I've read conflicting things saying that the colonies have reduced significantly since the eradication program but on the other hand there are major cut backs going on and there's been a cover up by the government and things are actually far worse than people are aware of. Anyone know much about this situation? Thanks Javi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi1979 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Anyone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Not from that area but I've never heard of fire ants actually affecting anyone if that helps...it is only the well hidden colonies avoiding detection that survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 What fish says. They generally don't set up home in the "well trodden paths" and those that do are soon eradicated. I've only ever heard of one nest in a "domestic" location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled Pink Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 We live just over the other side of the river (West side) and often go over that side to Mount Omaney shopping centre. On crossing back over the river to get home there are signs alerting people to be aware, and to check they are not 'transporting' them to other areas, but I've not actually heard of anyone having a specific problem. I think they are there (clearly, since the signs are put there for a reason!) but I don't get the impression they are a day to day concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Its nothing to worry about, if your looking to buy id worry more about termites than fire ants. Springfield is one of the areas that has regular helicopter searches and if you do see any a quick call to council and they will be out like a shot to get rid of their nest, regradless of if theyre on your land or not. I havent heard of one person coming to any harm because of them in the few years ive been here, infact ive seen more reports about kangaroo attacks or snake bites and they are quite rare. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi1979 Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Thanks to everyone for your responses!! Sounds like nothing to freak out about then. I'll go back to obsessing over cockroaches now then lol. Cheers Javi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled Pink Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Thanks to everyone for your responses!! Sounds like nothing to freak out about then. I'll go back to obsessing over cockroaches now then lol. Cheers Javi Ah, now those you WILL see, no avoiding those wherever you live! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozsurfie Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 yeh now cockroaches you have to be wary of , usually arrive with great fanfare at origin time but then disappear pretty quickly after they get wiped out for the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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