Fire ant biosecurity zones, South East Queensland
Red imported fire ants are under a national eradication program in South East Queensland. Movement of soil, hay, mulch, potted plants, turf and beehives ou
These boundaries are the Queensland Government's own published zone geometry, generalised to about 55 metres for display. They are redrawn as detections and treatment progress change. Being inside a zone does not mean a business is infested, and it does not mean its produce is unsafe. It means movement of certain materials is controlled. Check the official requirements before moving anything on the restricted list. honey: Beehives cannot be moved out of a zone without meeting the movement conditions. plants: Potted plants, turf and soil are restricted materials. vegetables: Produce itself is generally not restricted; the soil and packaging around it can be.
Goods affected
- honey
- plants
- vegetables
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Published 2026-08-01