The NFAEP has a funding gate to get through. To initiate change, we need to put as much pressure on them during this critical time as we possibly can. If we want to protect our fundamental human rights, private property rights and individual choice not to be exposed to toxic chemicals we need to insist on an end to prophylactic treatment and move towards a fire ant management plan using intergrated pest management best practices.
Fire Ant Program Community Survey
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program has put out a new survey asking if you’ve moved things like:
- Potted plants
- Turf, soil, mulch or landscaping supplies
- Hay or other baled materials
- Quarry products
- Building materials, bricks, pallets
- Machinery and earth-moving equipment
- Hired items like skip bins, fencing, portable toilets
This covers almost every part of farming, landscaping, construction and even backyard gardening.
If you’ve had difficulties, costs, or negative experiences because of these restrictions, this is the time to raise your concerns. The Program often claims ‘community support’, but unless people speak up, only one side of the story gets heard.
You don’t have to go into detail about specific movements— but you can use the survey to highlight issues like:
- Increased costs or delays
- Confusing or unclear rules
- Unfair enforcement
- Impacts on your property, livestock or business
If you’ve been affected, please take a few minutes to complete the survey — and make sure your voice is heard.
The more real experiences are shared, the harder it is for authorities to ignore the impacts this Program is having on people’s lives.
See link for survey below.
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