Control pest animals on your land
Control vertebrate pests
Vertebrate pests may be mammals like feral pigs and foxes, or reptiles, fish or birds. Learn about different types of pests, including common pests and alert species pests, and how to control them.
Control insect pests
These include everything from fall armyworm and aphids to pest plagues such as locust plagues. Learn about pests and how to control them, and how to look after beneficial insects.
Stay vigilant
Protect your farm against biosecurity threats
Latest news and media releases
Media release
Local Land Services (LLS) is encouraging landholders across NSW to stay alert for and report any signs of Australian plague locusts, following recent reports of activity in parts of western and central NSW.Â
Media release
Spring is a critical time for land managers across the South East to implement wild dog and fox baiting programs, reducing populations and minimising their impact on livestock and vulnerable native wildlife.
Ministerial media release
The NSW Government is responding to eight new events of H5 bird flu after samples were taken from Greater Crested Terns at Randwick, Cronulla, Port Botany, Milton, Berry, Kiama and Forster, and a Myna in Berry.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Government is responding to five new H5 bird flu events following positive tests from birds located at Dee Why, Goulburn, Hawks Nest and the south coast areas of Congo and Moruya.
Media release
Looking for more effective ways to protect your livestock and reduce losses from predators? Upcoming Central Tablelands Local Land Services (LLS) events in Bathurst and Mudgee will give landholders practical insights into livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) as part of an integrated control approach.
Access Local Land Services advice
Local Land Services provides a range of regionally focused programs and services to help you look after and meet your biosecurity duty on the land.
Recent Local Land Services publications
Podcast
The 4-part Good Neighbours series on the Pastoral Poddy podcast looks at how landholders across the rangelands are tackling pests, weeds, and biosecurity challenges together.
Evaluation
External evaluation report summary on the NSW Government's Feral Pig and Pest Program 2024-25 delivered by Local Land Services.
Training material
Printable and in-person resources or presentations for primary and high school students.
Consultation, Report
This document outlines recommendations for LLS to improve engagement with landholders in relation to pest and weed control programs.
Training material
This Local Land Services course takes you through the legal responsibilities, safety requirements and practical considerations for an effective use of baits and pesticides. The course leads to a certificate valid for 5 years.
Contact Local Land Services NSW
We welcome your enquiries, feedback and comments. Contact our team
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Phone:1300 795 299