 Myrmecia ants are frequently encountered by humans, so avoiding them is difficult. Wearing closed footwear such as boots and shoes can reduce the risk of getting stung; these ants are capable of stinging through fabric, however. There is also a risk of being stung while gardening; most cases of stings occur when someone is gardening and is unaware of the ants' presence. Eliminating nearby nests or moving to areas with low Myrmecia populations significantly decrease the chances of getting stung.
