Animal pests and diseases

Managing pest animals

The economic, environmental and social impact of pest animals and how to manage them.

Fire ants

Fire ants are dangerous, imported pests that could spread to large areas of Australia. Fire ants could severely damage the environment, our outdoor lifestyle, and the agriculture and tourism industries.

Electric ants

The electric ant is a notifiable pest, and you have a legal obligation to inform the Queensland Government of possible electric ant colonies.

Pests and diseases of animals

Find out about pests and disease of animals in Queensland, including notifiable animal diseases and what you can do to protect your farm.

Owners of livestock registration

Find out about the laws for owning or moving livestock if you are a rural landholder or hobby farmer.

Invasive freshwater animals

Find information about invasive freshwater animals including how to identify them, how to prevent the spread of them, how to report a pest fish sighting and your legal obligations.

Invasive plant (weed) and animal education

Resources designed to develop students' understanding of weed and pest animal issues.