"because people like you and me haven't asked them to"
The government are very active in preventing the spread of fire ants and their elimination. I have interests in Nursery plants, I can no longer bring plants from the areas in Queensland where they are active. For years now I have had regular inspections to make sure I have none. I could go to jail if I brought the ants over the border. Places where they are found are placed in quarantine, both in Queensland and NSW.
