PestSmart: Glovebox Guide for Managing Wild Dogs

This Glovebox Guide for Managing Wild Dogs is a general guide to managing populations of wild dogs in Australia. This guide uses the term ‘wild dogs’ to describe any wild-living members of the genus Canis, including pure dingoes, feral domestic dogs and crossbreds between the two. Wild dogs present significant economic, environmental and social impacts [...]

PestSmart Case Study: Warren ripping on Thackaringa Station

Case study on the effectiveness of warren ripping to control rabbits on a wool-producing property in far-west New South Wales. Thackaringa Station is a long-established wool-producing property of 66,000 ha near Broken Hill in western NSW, owned by David Lord and his family. Historically, rabbits have persisted here in large numbers, causing vegetation and biodiversity [...]

PestSmart Factsheet: Practical feral pig control

Feral pigs adversely impact large sections of Australian agriculture and the natural environment, costing the economy over $100 million annually. Most states and territories have clear legislative requirements to ensure that feral pigs are controlled appropriately. The responsibility to reduce feral pig densities on their property rests with the land owner/manager, whether it be park [...]

Making and using female sex pheromone implants which attract mature male common carp

The common carp, Cyprinus carpio, like many fish species, relies on pheromones (chemical signals that pass between members of the same species) to mediate reproductive success. At least five sex pheromones have been characterized in this species, one of which is released by ovulated females and attracts spermiated, receptive males. This pheromone is comprised of [...]

PestSmart DVD: Introduction to using foot hold traps for the capture of wild dogs and foxes

This DVD is a snapshot of proven tips and techniques from a variety of locations across Australia. With guidance from professional trappers, the DVD will provide you with insight and skills to confidently undertake trapping as part of an integrated control programme. Containing 2 hours of videos, the DVD also contains helpful information when placed [...]

Towards a national emergency response system for freshwater fish incursions

Freshwater fish incursions are a significant issue in Australia and a major biosecurity risk to freshwater ecosystems. The introduction of freshwater fish to areas outside of their natural range can exert various environmental, social and economic impacts. Currently 44 alien (meaning foreign in origin) freshwater fish species have been recorded in Australian freshwaters, with a [...]

Management of freshwater fish incursions: a review

Biotic exchange has been predicted as the main driver of global biodiversity change in freshwater ecosystems. Activities associated with increasing globalisation are facilitating the introduction of freshwater fish outside their native range and dispersal ability. Introductions of alien freshwater fish may be accidental or intentional, and have been made for food resources, recreational fishing, ornamental [...]

PestSmart Factsheet: IA CRC Product Pipeline

The 41 partners in the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre are proud to promote the forthcoming products developed or registered throughout their seven year funding life (2005-2012). All products have been developed with animal welfare, price, useability, target specificity, availability and reversibility (antidote available) in mind. Fact sheet outlining current pest animal control products currently [...]

PestSmart Factsheet: Fishing as a carp control method

While fishing (commercial or recreational) is not an effective means of carp control in itself, it can be a valuable component of an integrated carp management program1. Localised, ad hoc or one-off carp removal events — carp fishing competitions for example — are popular in many parts of Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital [...]

NSW Carp Control Plan 2010

Industry & Investment NSW (I&I NSW) has recently finalised a control plan for carp in NSW. A draft control plan was released for public comment from November 2009 through January 2010. Comments received on the draft have been taken into consideration and incorporated where possible in the development of the final control plan. I&I NSW would like [...]

Carp in NSW: Assessment of distribution, fishery and fishing methods

The introduced common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is now widespread through much of inland New South Wales. Carp are considered a major pest and contributor to the environmental degradation of many inland waterways and reduction of native fish populations. Consequently, there has been considerable ongoing research, both nationally and within NSW, into ways of controlling carp [...]

Testing methods and ecological consequences of large-scale removal of common carp

Introduced carp are widely distributed in NSW.  They dominate many of the fish communities within their range, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin.  The successful establishment and spread of carp is aided by their tolerance to a wide range of environmental conditions, good mobility and high reproductive output.  These characteristics make carp persistent pests that are [...]

Development of cyanide for feral pig and fox control

This report provides an overview of a series of pig- and fox-baiting research projects conducted 2005–2010, investigating the use of cyanide as a bait, particularly for disease sampling. It summarises the outcomes of various pen and field trials, and provides recommendations for future research. The report will provide a useful reference document to support further [...]

M-44 Ejector Field Trial Updates

The Southern Branch of the NSW Parks and Wildlife Service funded a field trial of M-44 ejector devices using 1080 for wild dog and fox control. M-44 ejectors are baited, spring-activated devices that propel the contents of a capsule into the mouth of a wild dog or fox as it pulls upwards with sufficient force [...]

PestSmart Factsheet: Fox Bounties

Bounty systems offer financial incentives to hunt and destroy pest animals. Bounty systems offer what appears to be a simple solution to pest animal problems by providing financial rewards to reduce pest numbers. However, reviews of past bounty schemes from Australia and around the world show that they are an ineffective form of pest animal [...]

PestSmart: Frequently asked questions about HOG­­­­­­­‑GONE®

Factsheet covering frequently asked questions about HOG­­­­­­­‑GONE® feral pig baits in Australia. Some of the questions covered include: What is HOG­­­­­­­‑GONE® and how does it work? Is sodium nitrite really more humane than existing feral pig baits? Isn’t nitrite a strictly controlled substance? Can I use standard meat preserving nitrite for feral pig control? What [...]

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Effective implementation of regional fox control programs

Final report on a study conducted by the Vertebrate Pest Research Unit (VPRU), NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to determine if there is a relationship between lamb survival and the frequency, timing and spatial coverage of fox-control programs. The study took advantage of existing agricultural fox-management programs across 4.5 million hectares in regional New [...]

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Workshop proceedings: Improving the efficiency of rabbit eradications on islands

Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) have been nominated as among ‘100 of the world’s worst’ invaders (Global Invasive Species Database 2009), in recognition of their extensive damage to biodiversity and difficulty to eradicate. The Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre hosted an international workshop in February 2010 to share and progress knowledge and experience of rabbit eradications, particularly [...]

The Tarbaby Technique for poisoning rabbits in Kinchega National Park, Menindee, NSW

Rabbit warrens in a 4000 ha study site on Kinchega National Park, Menindee, in semiarid western NSW, were plotted onto aerial photographs. The warrens were distributed over five habitats characterized by soil type and vegetation associations. The 400 warrens found were used to assess the “Tarbaby” (poison 1080 made into a sticky mixture) method of [...]

An assessment of the Tarbaby method of rabbit control in New South Wales

This report describes a practical assessment of the Tarbaby method of poisoning rabbits in the district of the Pastures Protection Board at Young, New South Wales. Detailed observations on the effect of Tarbaby poisoning on rabbits were made on a small study site near Murringo. One area was treated three times and an adjacent area [...]

Utilization of the grooming habit for poisoning rabbits

A new method of poisoning rabbits by making use of their grooming behaviour is described. The technique consists of laying a trail of a greasy substance carrying a poison (lanolin carrying sodium fluoroacetate was used) along the floor of the burrow. Rabbits tread on the trail, then on to the soil, and ingest the poison [...]

Invasive Species Managment Plan for the Border Rivers-Gwydir CMA

Invasive species have been recognised as the key problem in the Border Rivers-Gwydir catchment which was found in a 2007- 08 survey titled ‘Understanding Natural Resource Management from a Landholders Perspective’. The top four items selected by respondents as a major or moderate problem were pests, including: environmental weeds, introduced animal pests, crop weeds and [...]

Increasing the effectiveness of wild dog trapping programs

The use of leghold traps to capture wild dogs is a well accepted control method across Australia. Furthermore, research into trap humaneness and remote trap monitoring systems, along with the provision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for wild dog trapping programs, acknowledge the value of leghold traps as an effective wild dog management tool. In [...]

Use of Llamas as livestock guarding animals to limit the incidence of sheep predation by wild dogs (Canis lupus dingo) and foxes (Vulpes vulpes)

Livestock guarding animals (LGA’s) are used across the United States and Europe to limit the incidence of predation by native and introduced predators on domestic livestock. Within Australia dog breeds such as Maremma, Anatolian mastiff (Karabash) and Great Pyrenees are currently in use along with Alpacas, Llamas and in some cases donkeys. The use of [...]

Review of Cat Ecology and Management Strategies in Australia

Felis catus, the domestic cat, occurs throughout the Australian mainland as well as on more than 40 islands off the Australian coast. Cats exploit diverse habitats, including deserts, forests, woodlands, grasslands, towns and cities, and occur from sea level to altitudes above 2000 m. The classification of cats as domestic, stray or feral (Moodie 1995) [...]

Proceedings of the National Feral Deer Management Workshop

Wild deer are an emerging pest management problem in Australia. Unfortunately there is no consensus on how best to manage deer as they continue to expand their range and increase in density. Recreational hunters and deer farmers view them as a highly valued resource and commodity. Other groups (such as primary producers, disease management agencies, [...]

Weed eradication on Gough Island, South Atlantic

Gough Island in the South Atlantic is part of the United Kingdom Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The island forms part of a World Heritage Natural Site and recently has been designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site of International Importance. Gough is operated as a strict nature reserve and the [...]

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Carp Management Program – Annual Report 2007-08

This annual report details carp management activities for the financial year 2007 – 08, as part of the lakes Sorell and Crescent Carp Management Program. The objective of the program is To eradicate carp from Tasmanian waters and, in the meantime, to minimise the impact of carp on Tasmania from economic, recreational and ecological points [...]

Carp Management Program – Annual Report 2006-07

This annual report details carp management activities for the financial year 2006-07, as part of the lakes Sorell and Crescent Carp Management Program. The objective of the program is To eradicate carp from Tasmanian waters and, in the meantime, to minimise the impact of carp on Tasmania from economic, recreational and ecological points of view. [...]

Carp Management Program – Annual Report 2005-06

This annual report details carp management activities for the financial year 2005-06, as part of the lakes Sorell and Crescent Carp Management Program. The objective of the program is To eradicate carp from Tasmanian waters and, in the meantime, to minimise the impact of carp on Tasmania from economic, recreational and ecological points of view. [...]

Carp Management Program – Annual Report 2004-05

This annual report details carp management activities for the financial year 2004-05, as part of the lakes Sorell and Crescent Carp Management Program. The objective of the program is To eradicate carp from Tasmanian waters and, in the meantime, to minimise the impact of carp on Tasmania from economic, recreational and ecological points of view. [...]

Estimating the potential for reinvasion by mammalian pests through pest-exclusion fencing

Pest mammals are completely excluded from Maungatautari Ecological Island, New Zealand, by a 47km Xcluder pest-proof fence; however, they are commonly sighted directly outside, along the fenceline. Permanent pest exclusion relies on maintaining fence integrity, and enhancing knowledge of pest activity and behaviour at fenced reserves. We describe summer and winter periods of activity and [...]

Feral pigs trapped around Brisbane, QLD

The first image shows a feral pig in a cage trap caught in the outer suburbs of Brisbane along a creek line [semi urban]. The trap was set with a GPS alarm on the door. The second images is of three little pigs caught outside their house of straw, again with a GPS alarm on [...]

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Trapped male fox

Male fox, 4.2kg, caught in a suburban bark yard in South-east Queensland as part of an ongoing project with the local council. Images courtesy Michael Dickinson Australian Wildlife & Feral Management. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is [...]

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Wild dog caught in padded foot trap

Female dog caught in the Esk area (QLD) with a GPS alarm on the padded foot trap as part of a control program. Images courtesy Michael Dickinson. This image file may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for [...]

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Soft-jaw and collar animal traps & equipment

Images show various traps and equipment used for fox and wild dog control.: Soft Jaw ‘Victor’ rubber lined trap. Soft Jaw ‘Jake’ rubber lined trap. These are slightly larger and heavier than the “Victor” soft jaw trap. “Collarum” trap. GPS alarm system which can be used with most traps from cage style through to foot [...]

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Foxes, North Stradbroke Island, QLD

Foxes caught on North Stradbroke Island, Qld, using padded foot traps with a GPS alarm system for instant notification. Another fox was also seen along a trail leading to the next beach and a third on the beach whilst checking traps. As well as inland trapping on the island, trapping is also carried out along [...]

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Phillip Island. Rabbit eradication

This series of images shows aerial and ground views of subtropical Phillip Island (near Norfolk Island in the South Pacific), before and after the eradication of rabbits from the island. Eradication was effectively completed in 1986. The first two photos were taken in 1979, before the eradication of rabbits. The next four images were taken [...]

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The relationship between hunting methods and sex, age and body weight in a non-trophy animal, the red fox

Recently, hunting has represented a major source of mortality in game animals, including red fox, Vulpes vulpes, populations. Data from hunting studies have been used to explain evolutionary changes (body size, dental structure) in fox populations; however, knowledge of potential sources of bias in these kinds of data is lacking. Moreover, nature and game managers [...]

Fox in soft-jaw trap

Fox caught in soft jaw trap. Image courtesy Daryl Panther, Victorian Wildlife Management http://www.victorianwildlife.com.au/ These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be [...]

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Fox seen on baiting excercise

A fox seen during a baiting exercise in the Grampians, Victoria. The fox crossed the road (image 1), dug up the bait that had just been replaced and ate it in front of the photographer (image 2). Images courtesy Daryl Panther, Victorian Wildlife Management http://www.victorianwildlife.com.au/ . These image files may be freely downloaded and used [...]

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Fox in soft jaw trap

Fox caught in soft jaw trap. Image courtesy Daryl Panther, Victorian Wildlife Management http://www.victorianwildlife.com.au/ . These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must [...]

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Improving Fox Management Strategies in Australia

The European red fox was introduced into Australia in the 1870s for recreational hunting. Their subsequent spread was rapid and they are now responsible for environmental and agricultural impacts valued at over $200 million per annum. Despite greater public awareness about feral cats, foxes are considered to be Australia?s greatest predation threat to the survival [...]

The roles of risk assessment in the control of invasive vertebrates

Vertebrate pest species are an economically and ecologically important subset of the broader environmental problem of invasive alien species. Risk assessment has been shown to be a useful paradigm for identifying and comparing potential solutions to environmental problems in a variety of contexts, including problems associated with invasive species. Here I briefly review the important [...]

CaneToadsInOz.com

Cane Toads!! Just hearing those words creates fear and loathing in many Australians. These feral amphibians have become a major invasive threat to Australian biodiversity since their introduction in North Queensland. Reports that these poisonous amphibians have invaded the Northern Territory and are heading for Western Australia fuel this national sense of fear and loathing. [...]

Feral goats in hard to access terrain

NatureCall Wildlife Management Solutions were contracted to recapture a herd of 22 goats that escaped from a farm 18 months prior. These animals were occupying difficult to access terrain which left herding out of the question. Stalking and tranquilization took place, 80% of the population has now been removed. Images courtesy Steve Noy, NatureCall. Email: [...]

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Fox lured by fox whistle with close-up of teeth.

NatureCall Wildlife Management Solutions carries out Vertebrate Pest Management across QLD. These images were taken while using a fox whistle (visible in second image) to call up and destroy foxes. Seven foxes were destroyed on the first day. The closest fox called up got to about 15 meters away. The first picture shows a great [...]

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Dead rabbits

WARNING: Some viewers may find this image upsetting. NatureCall Wildlife Management Solutions carries out Vertebrate Pest Management and was employed by a sheep farmer in the highlands of western NSW for the control of feral rabbits. 1124 rabbits in total were removed in three nights, all except one being head shots for humane destruction. These [...]

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Warren ripping in progress.

These images show warren ripping in progress. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be obtained directly [...]

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Fixing ground after warren ripping.

These images show ground being repaired after warren ripping. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be [...]

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Rabbits killed by baiting

Image shows several rabbits after baiting campaign. Images supplied by NSW DPI. This image file may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be obtained directly [...]

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Equipment used for warren ripping

These images show bulldozers and other equipment used for warren ripping. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission [...]

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Warren ripping in progress over hilly terrain.

These images show warren ripping in progress. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be obtained directly [...]

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Managing bird damage to fruit and other horticultural crops

Bird damage is a significant problem for many horticulturists in Australia with over 60 bird species known to cause damage to horticultural crops. These species possess marked differences in feeding strategies, breeding behaviour and movement patterns. There is high variability in, and uncertainty about, bird movements and subsequent damage levels between and within seasons. Horticulturists [...]

Carrot baiting for rabbit control

this series of images shows a baiting program for rabbit control using poisoned chopped carrots. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use [...]

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Aerial baiting for rabbit control

Images show carrot baits and helicopter ready for aerial baiting of rabbits. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), [...]

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Fumigators used in rabbit control

Fumigators used for fumigating rabbit warrens. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be obtained directly from [...]

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Fumigation of warrens for rabbit control

Warrens being fumigated for rabbit control. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be obtained directly from [...]

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Heart shaped feral pig trap

These images show a heart-shaped feral pig trap. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be obtained [...]

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Feral pig bait station and baited traps

The first image shows a feral pig bait station and the others are various baited pig traps. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than [...]

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Feral cat in trap

This feral cat has been hanging around a property near Molong in Central West NSW for 4-6 weeks. It was trapped using a cat cage trap and a fresh rabbit carcass as bait. As the images show, the cat is a bit of a brawler with scars over its face (the scars weren’t sustained in [...]

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Judas goat being kitted out

Judas goat after being radio-collared, eartagged and measured prior to release. This image file may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be obtained directly from [...]

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Goats in Adelaide Hills

Feral goats in the South Para Reservoir catchment reserve, Adelaide Hills, South Australia. 84 feral goats were present in 12 square kilometres of native forest and pine plantation. They were eradicated with the aid of Judas goats. This area is still free of feral goats more than 20 years later, despite their presence in another [...]

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Feral buffalo and Judas buffalo

Locating feral buffalo from a helicopter with the aid of a Judas buffalo, in the Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory. The Judas buffalo wearing the white radio-collar was tracked down with directional radio-receiving equipment. The pilot located the buffalo by flying in a straight line towards the source of the radio signal. He knew when [...]

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Feral Goat habitat, South Australia

This series of images shows typical feral goat habitat in South Australia: 1. Feral goat habitat on Arkaroola in the North Flinders Ranges, South Australia. With limited road access, goat control is very difficult in terrain like this. Most control is by shooting from helicopters or by hunters on foot. 2&3. Inaccessible feral goat habitat, [...]

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Aborigines mustering goats

Aborigines on horseback mustering feral goats in Worturpa Pound, in the heart of the mountains in the Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park, South Australia. The team mustered goats mainly from the more open, flatter country, sometimes aided by traps erected around water points. The musterers would come back for another attempt after several weeks or months, [...]

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Aerial goat muster, Flinders Ranges SA

This series of images shows an aerial muster of a naturally-occurring herd of feral goats in inaccessible terrain in the North Flinders Ranges, South Australia. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other [...]

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Wild dog baits

These images show wild dog baits. The first shows various dog baits used in Western Australia, the second shows fresh meat being prepared for wild dog baiting. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file [...]

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Trapped fox

NatureCall Wildlife Management Solutions carries out Vertebrate Pest Management across QLD. This fox was one of several animals caught on a trapping event in mid-2007 on the lower parts of South East Qld border. Images courtesy Steve Noy, NatureCall. Email: steve@naturecall.com.au Web: http://www.naturecall.com.au/ These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of [...]

Dog trap being set

Image shows a leg-hold dog trap being set. Image supplied by NSW DPI. This image file may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be obtained [...]

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Wild dog killed by baiting.

Image shows a wild dog killed by baiting. Image supplied by NSW DPI. This image file may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be obtained [...]

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Trapped wild dog.

Image shows a wild dog caught in a leg-hold trap. Image supplied by NSW DPI. This image file may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must [...]

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Wild dog/dingo fence WA

Images of the Wild dog/dingo fence in Western Australia. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be [...]

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Wild dogs near dog fence, WA

Images show: 1. Four wild dogs running along the Dingo fence, WA. 2. Wild dog sitting by the dingo fence, WA. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any [...]

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Feral goat trapping

Images show: 1. Feral goats entering a jump-down trap built around Muckety Dam in Danggali Conservation Park, South Australia. The dam, in near-level terrain, was made by excavating a large hole in the soil forming the bed of a shallow watercourse. 2. Feral goats caught in a jump-down trap at Gleeson Well, Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National [...]

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Feral goats herding

Image shows mustering 1600 feral goats in the North Flinders Ranges, South Australia. Photo taken 1979 by R. Henzell. The goats were forced out of rugged, inaccessible terrain with a light aircraft, and then transferred to a ground crew in more open terrain. The photo was taken after the transfer. The ground crew, on motorbikes [...]

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Trail of carrot baits

Image shows a trail of freshly laid carrot baits for rabbit control. Image supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), [...]

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Pile of dead rabbits

WARNING: Some viewers may find these images upsetting. Images show a pile of dead rabbits after 1080 baiting program. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose [...]

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Pig-proof electric fencing

Images show electric fencing to protect property from feral pigs. Weilmoringle Station, NSW 1992. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including [...]

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Feral pigs in traps

These images show feral pigs in traps. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be obtained directly [...]

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Dead fox

Image shows a dead fox caught in a leg trap. Image supplied by NSW DPI. This image file may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must [...]

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Trapped fox

Fox caught in leg-hold trap. Images supplied by NSW DPI. These image files may be freely downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder for educational purposes only. If the image file is to be used for any other purpose other than educational use (including commercial purposes), permission must be obtained directly from the [...]

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Radio-tracking equipment

This set of images shows equipment used for radio-tracking animals during field experiments. For example, capturing, collaring then releasing a fox to study its movements, home range and behaviour or collaring a feral goat to track its movements during a ‘Judas goat’ control program. The images show: * a radio collar, which is fitted to [...]

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Pest Animal Survey: A review of the distribution, impacts and control of invasive animals throughout NSW and the ACT.

The environmental, economic, and social impacts of invasive pest animals in Australia cost in-excess of $700 million annually (Mcleod 2004). Invasive pest animals inhabit all regions of the State, and are well-recognised as causing significant losses to primary production, damaging environmental assets, threatening native species and communities, and impacting on social values. Effective management of [...]

Measuring the Demographic and Genetic Effects of Pest Control in a Highly Persecuted Feral Pig Population

Substantial efforts have been made to identify the most effective practices for the control and management of invasive vertebrate pest species, such as the feral pig (Sus scrofa). We investigated the demographics, abundance, and molecular ecology of a persecuted feral pig population that was subjected to control. We then applied methodologies to determine if we [...]

Proceedings of the National Feral Horse Management Workshop

Feral horses present a complex challenge for land managers. They are large introduced animals capable of damaging the Australian environment, a pastoral pest, a motor vehicle hazard, a meat resource and their control can significantly stir animal welfare concerns. They are also a cultural icon appearing on our ten dollar note. Horses first escaped domestication [...]

Benefits and feasibility of local elimination of possum populations

Introduction of the brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) to New Zealand has resulted in serious ecological and economic impacts and considerable control efforts. Recovery of possum populations after control occurs through immigration from adjacent areas and breeding of survivors and immigrants. If complete local elimination can be achieved, the recovery of populations will depend solely on [...]

Feral Animals in Australia

Australia’s native plants and animals adapted to life on an isolated continent over millions of years. Since European settlement they have had to compete with a range of introduced animals for habitat, food and shelter. Some have also had to face new predators. These new pressures have also caused a major impact on our country’s [...]

Australian Pest Animal Strategy

The vision for the Australian Pest Animal Strategy is that: Australia’s biodiversity, agricultural assets and social values are secure from the impacts of vertebrate pest animals. The focus of the Strategy is to address the undesirable impacts caused by exotic vertebrate animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish) that have become pests in Australia, and [...]

A Review of the Impact and Control of Cane Toads in Australia with Recommendations for Future Research and Management Approaches

The National Cane Toad Taskforce was formed in September 2004 as a subcommittee of the Vertebrate Pests Committee. This resulted from a request from the Northern Territory Minister for the Environment to the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC) that a national task force be set up to coordinate a response to the threat from [...]

Animal Welfare Standards – Codes of Practice

To ensure that animals have access to a reasonable standard of welfare it is necessary to define what the minimum standard of care should be for an animal. To achieve good standards in animal welfare the ACT Government gazettes Codes of Practice. Codes of Practice can be recommended to the Government by the Animal Welfare [...]

Humane pest animal control: Code of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures

This publication meets the pressing need for pest animal control methods which are humane, target specific, cost-effective and safe for humans to use. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) discuss animal welfare impacts for target and non-target species and describe techniques and their application, as well as covering health and safety aspects. A Code of Practice (COP) [...]

Cane toad

The cane toad (Bufo marinus) is not a declared pest in Queensland so there is no legal requirement to control them. Their original introduction in 1935 was to control agricultural pests, but they proved ineffective. For the past 60 years, cane toads have been expanding their territory in Australia, and are capable of colonising at [...]

Review of existing Red Fox, Wild Dog, Feral Cat, Feral Rabbit, Feral Pig, and Feral Goat control in Australia. I. Audit

Red foxes, wild dogs, feral cats, feral rabbits, feral pigs, and feral goats separately and in various combinations are believed to be responsible for the extinction or decline of a wide range of native species and for adverse changes in ecological communities in Australia. Predation by foxes and feral cats are key threatening under the [...]

Wild Dog Control: Facts behing the strategies

Provides background to how strategies for controlling wild dogs have been developed over the years. It is based on scientific studies, including detailed evaluations of techniques and strategies, and also practical experience from doggers, operational staff, and landholders. This publication focuses on sheep enterprises, which are at the highest risk of wild dog predation.

Co-ordinating Feral Goat Eradication in the North East Goldfield LCD

Aims to devise an overall district eradication plan in conjunction with the State coordinator, to review the plan at regular intervals and make changes where necessary. Objectives include increasing the effectiveness of existing feral goat control; liaising with the state coordinator of feral goat eradication; and helping the district achieve its long term goal of [...]