LHIB will be undertaking targeted baiting of ABHA (Pheidole megacephala) within the period of 28 April to 12 May, weather and temperature conditions permitting. 

Details on the Pesticide Use Notification Plan (PUNP) can be found in the previous Householder (released on 17 April 2025).

What you need to know:

• Timing: Baiting will commence within this timeframe, as soon as conditions are suitable, and will continue for a few days.
• Location: A clearly defined treatment area will be marked with signage 24 hours before baiting commences. Treatment will only be undertaken on public land within the settlement.
• Safety: Please stay clear of the signed areas, especially if you are with children or pets. Do not tamper with the markers.

How to help:

Please report any suspected occurrences of ABHA around the Island. Check around your property for the following:

• Ant activity or nest mounds around your house or along the edge of the road.
• Ant activity around your bins.
• Ant activity underneath logs, near the base of trees or along concreted areas.

If you suspect you have seen ABHA, please take a photo or collect a sealed sample and report it to the Biosecurity team via email at [email protected] or call 02 6563 2066.