Pest Animals
The following animals are pests and all landowners have a legal obligation to control these pests on their lands.
| Pest | Impact | Control method |
|---|---|---|
| Wild dogs | Kill and harass sheep, cattle, native wildlife and domestic pets | Shooting, baiting, trapping, exclusion fencing, livestock guardian animals |
| Feral pigs | Damage pastures by grazing and rooting, spread weeds and prey on lambs | Shooting, baiting, exclusion fencing |
| Foxes | Threat to many ground-dwelling native animals, lambs and goat kids | Shooting, baiting, trapping, den destruction, den fumigation. Any dens identified on Council land can be reported for treatment by phoning Customer Service on 1300 79 49 29. |
| Feral cats | Prey on native animals and disrupt ecosystems | Shooting, baiting, trapping, exclusion fencing |
| Deer | Damage agricultural crops, hazardous to the public on roads | Shooting, trapping, exclusion fencing |
| Rabbits | Primary cause of soil erosion | Shooting, baiting, trapping, bio-control, harbour destruction, exclusion fencing, fumigation |
Bounty claims
Council's bounty claims program has now ceased.
Common (Indian) Myna
- Indian Myna bird trap (PDF)
- Indian Myna bird trap tips (PDF)
Swooping magpies
Please contact Council on 1300 79 49 29 to report a swooping Magpie and provide relevant information to its location.
Information on how to deal with swooping magpies can be found on the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection website.