Landholders in Far West NSW encouraged to consider feral pig strength meat baits
Western Local Land Services is urging landholders in the state’s Far West to consider feral pig strength meat baits in a bid to mitigate the impacts of the destructive pest animal.
Feral pig strength meat baits are only available in the Western Local Land Services region, with the ustralian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) issuing a permit for its use under strict conditions.
The issuing of the permit by the APVMA came following a research trial that found there was little to no adverse outcomes when using feral pig strength meat baits.
Western Local Land Services Regional Pest Animal Coordinator, Danielle Barrett is encouraging landholders to consider all the tools at their disposal to reduce the impacts of feral pigs to primary production, biosecurity and the local environment.
“Feral pigs are causing significant damage to our landholders’ livestock, pastures, infrastructure and crops, as well as spreading diseases and impacting native animals and plants,” Danielle said.
“Feral pig strength meat baits are a proven and effective control tool for landholders.
“Feral pig strength meat baits should be considered as one of several options for controlling feral pigs, along with grain baiting and poisoning, shooting and trapping.”
Landholders wanting further information about feral pig strength meat baits, the conditions of use and the other options for controlling feral pigs, should contact a Western Local Land Services biosecurity officer via 1300 795 299 or admin.western@lls.nsw.gov.au
Further information, advice and resources about managing feral pigs is available on Local Land Services’ Feral Pig and Pest Program webpage.
Media Contact
For more information, please email charlie.whiteley@lls.nsw.gov.au or call 0428 679 974.