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New video explains multi-tool approach to wild dog control

National Wild Dog Management Coordinator Greg Mifsud, says Victoria is at the forefront of implementing integrated wild dog management. “We can see that the principles of the NWDAP have been […]

Ferals and the food chain

Thanks to Lisa Blake from Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges for submitting this blog Have you heard the one about how a pretty pest plant led to the […]

Search warrant results in seizure of one of world’s worst invasive animals

Thanks to NSW DPI for sharing this story with us and showcasing the importance of reporting any illegal exotic pets to authorities. In late September, NSW DPI Compliance Investigations Officers […]

Potential human, animal health impacts from wild dogs

New research findings have found that wild dogs can live within 1km of urban residential areas and can carry a number of diseases that could potentially be transferred to humans […]

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National Pest Initiatives

National Wild Dog Action Plan - Promoting and supporting community-driven action for landscape-scale wild dog management
Boosting Rabbit Control - Creating healthier landscapes by boosting rabbit control in Australia

Pest Animal Toolkits

Glovebox guides

Glovebox Guide for Managing Wild Dogs - The Glovebox Guide for Managing Wild Dogs is a general guide to managing populations of wild dogs in Australia.
Working Plan to Manage Wild Dogs (green book) - This document outlines a six-step strategic approach to the management of dingoes and other wild dogs
Glovebox Guide for Managing Foxes - This glovebox guide is designed to provide current information on best practice fox management for land managers, pest animal officers and others involved in the management of foxes.
Glovebox Guide for Managing Rabbits - Current information on best practice rabbit management for land managers, pest animal officers and others involved in the management of rabbits

FAQs and fact-sheets

Carp in Australia - Carp (Cyprinus carpio) were first introduced to Australia more than 100 years ago. They are now widely established throughout the Murray-Darling Basin and can also be found in all states […]
FAQ: Wild dog impacts - Frequently asked questions about the impacts of wild dogs
European rabbits in Australia - Biology & ecology Wild European rabbits typically have grey-brown back fur and a white-grey belly. Colour varies from sandy light brown, to ginger, black, and occasionally, white. Rabbits are characterised […]
Feral pigs in Australia - Feral pigs in Australia descend from domestic swine, but look more similar to Eurasia’s wild boar than their domestic counterparts. They tend to have sparse, coarse hair on lean and […]

Integrated pest animal control

Principles of pest animal management - There are seven key principles that form the basis of the strategic approach
Planning a strategic approach to pest animal management - Pest management plans should be based on the following steps
Legislation & management of pest animals - In Australia, pest animals cause major economic, environmental and social impacts at local, regional and national scales. Management of pest animals may be complex and requires a strong policy and […]
Monitoring and evaluation of pest management programs - It is essential to monitor the effects of any pest animal management activity to ensure it is having the desired results.