How do we think yellow crazy ants came to be at a residence in Berrimah?
From initial surveys of the infestation, it appears that the low density of yellow crazy ants at this site suggests that this is a fairly recent infestation, possibly within the last three years. If this is the case, eradication may be much more feasible; however a more in-depth survey is required to determine the extent of the invasion of yellow crazy ants in Darwin. Are yellow crazy ants in any other locations in Australia? Yellow crazy ants have also been detected in Queensland, on Christmas Island, and in Arnhem Land. There are currently programs to eradicate this pest species in each of these locations. What is going to be used in an attempt to eradicate these crazy ants? Once we know the extent of the distribution of yellow crazy ants, we will be in a better position to plan eradication of this species. However, other eradication programs have used ‘Presto® Ant Bait’ and/or ‘Campaign® Ant Bait’. A third product, ‘Distance® Ant Bait’ is also being trialled for eradication of yello
