Warmer spring weather and increased reports of outbreaks of rabbit biological control viruses has prompted a reminder to rabbit owners to take steps to protect their pets.
Livestock producers in the West Midlands region have been encouraged by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development to look out for and manage wild dogs.
The latest advice and developments in managing invasive pests will be presented at series of workshops throughout the State’s agricultural areas in July. (see list for towns and dates)
Landholders in the Leschenault region are set to benefit from enhanced pest management efforts by a local community group following its recent formal recognition.
Western Australian researchers are using thermal sensors attached to aircraft and drones to detect feral pigs, as part of a trial aimed at strengthening management of significant pest animals.
WA landholders are being asked to support the latest efforts to control pest rabbits, with the imminent national release of a new strain of the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus.
Most bait products registered for use on wild dogs in Western Australia use sodium fluoroacetate (1080) as their active ingredient. Landholders have certain obligations under the code of practice f
