Control vertebrate pest animals on your land

As a landholder, it's your duty to manage pest animals on your land and stop new ones from establishing. Learn how to identify, track, and get help controlling vertebrate pests with support from Local Land Services NSW.

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Identify and control these pest animals

These pest animals have a significant impact on agricultural production, industry, the environment, and communities. They can prey on livestock and wildlife, and compete with native wildlife for food and habitat. They increase grazing pressure on pastures, and damage crops and plants. They can also spread diseases to people and other animals (including stock and pets). Many pests damage fences and other infrastructure.

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Feral pigs

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Foxes

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Wild dogs

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Feral cats

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Feral deer

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Cane toads

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Mice

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Pest birds

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Pest fish

How to report vertebrate pests

FeralScan

Report common pest animals on FeralScan. Data can be saved as private or shared with neighbours or your community. Your pest reports can help guide future pest management programs. 

Talk to your local biosecurity officer

Local Land Services biosecurity team can offer support to manage pest species such as feral pigs, deer, foxes, wild dogs and rabbits.

Report suspected exotic animals

Some non-native animals are illegal to keep. They pose a risk to the environment, economy and community. 

Alert species - report more unusual pest animals

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) outlines what alert species are. They might include certain species of turtles, ants, feral camels, cane toads and snakes, such as the American corn snake (pictured right).

For alert species in your area see your Regional Strategic Pest Animal Management Plan

Report alert species to the Invasive Plants and Animals Enquiry Line:

You can report a biosecurity concern using the online form.

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Get the right support

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Local Land Services Biosecurity Officers are on the ground to give you advice and support including:

  • how to deal with declared pest species
  • coordinating management plans to control pests
  • inspecting properties for declared pests and helping you develop a control plan
  • providing support through individual or group baiting programs (organised with your neighbours).

Call 1300 795 299

Contact Local Land Services NSW

Our team welcome your enquiries, feedback and comments. 

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