Control pest animals on your land
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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.
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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
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Protect your farm against biosecurity threats
Latest news and media releases
Media release
12 June 2025
The NSW Government has continued its approach to preparedness for potential future foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks by investing in skilled, real-world training for frontline staff.
Media release
28 May 2025
After a kind autumn and strong seasonal conditions in the Northern Tablelands, many landholders with plentiful feed have begun fielding calls about livestock agistment.
Media release
20 May 2025
After another good season, fox populations in the New England area may quickly become a problem for landholders if not controlled, both due to their impact on the natural environment and the damage they inflict on livestock.
Official notice
4 April 2025
Northern Tablelands and North West Local Land Services will begin a wild dog and fox aerial baiting program.
Media release
17 March 2025
A picture is worth a thousand words, and two—in this case—speaks volumes about the positive impacts of the NSW Government’s Feral Pig and Pest Program.
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
Training material
Local Land Services | 7 January 2025
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.
Plan
Local Land Services | 8 November 2024
Regional pest animal management strategies are a practical and vital tool to help coordinate pest control between landholders.
Notice
Local Land Services | 7 May 2024
Information on the definition and requirements around an ‘Authorised Campaign’ relating to control/eradication programs for large pest animals or livestock impacted by diseases.
Guide
Local Land Services | 8 September 2023
Watch our video series for landholders on how to control feral pigs in NSW.
Guide
Local Land Services | 15 February 2023
This table contains information on registered pesticides to control the more important insect and mite pests of cucumber. It includes comments on potential toxicity to beneficial insects and other useful information.
Contact Local Land Services NSW
Our team welcome your enquiries, feedback and comments.
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Phone:1300 795 299