Feral Animal Control
Predation by feral animals including foxes and cats has a significant impact on population numbers of Australian native species. The use of baits and traps for feral animal control is important for reducing this impact on our native wildlife.
Baiting Permits
Permits are required for landholders to possess and use registered 1080 or strychnine products for fox or cat control on leasehold or freehold land.
Information on obtaining baiting permits can be found on the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Baiting and Poison Permits webpage.
Baits
Baits treated with 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) can effectively reduce fox numbers.
Information on baiting for foxes can be found on the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Fox 1080 Baiting webpage.
Best practice for baiting can be found in the Code of Practice for the Safe Use and Management of Registered Pesticides containing 1080, PAPP and STRYCHNINE.
PestSmart, the website for the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, has resources for pest management
Fox/Cat Traps
NSPNR has fox/cat traps available for hire.
Why do feral animals matter?
Meet The Ferals | Landline | ABC Australia
Meet the Ferals looks at the devastating impact feral animals have on Australia's environment and agriculture and how farmers control introduced pests like cats and rabbits. Produced by Landline.