Model code of practice for the humane control of wild dogs
The aim of this code of practice is to provide information and recommendations to vertebrate pest managers responsible for the control of wild dogs. It includes advice on how to […]
Humane control
DOG003: Ground Shooting of Wild Dogs
Shooting of wild dogs is undertaken by government vertebrate pest control officers, landholders and professional or experienced amateur shooters. Shooting is usually an opportunistic method of control although it can […]
CAT001: Ground shooting of feral cats
Shooting is one of the main methods currently used for feral cat control however it is labour intensive and not considered an effective broad-scale control method. It may be of […]
CAT002: Trapping of feral cats using cage traps
Although cage trapping is considered an ineffective tool for large areas, it may be useful in urban/residential areas where domestic cats are present, or where populations have already been reduced […]
CAT003: Trapping of feral cats using padded-jaw traps
Live trapping followed by euthanasia is one of the main methods of feral cat control currently used. In urban/residential areas, cage traps are preferred over leg hold traps as fewer […]
DON002: Aerial shooting of feral donkeys
Feral donkeys (Equus asinus) can damage native vegetation, contribute to soil erosion and compete with stock for pasture and water. Control methods include ground shooting and shooting from helicopters, sometimes […]
DON001: Ground shooting of feral donkeys
Feral donkeys (Equus asinus) can damage native vegetation, contribute to soil erosion and compete with stock for pasture and water. Control methods include ground shooting and shooting from helicopters, sometimes […]
Model code of practice for the humane control of feral camels
The aim of this code of practice is to provide information and guidance to vertebrate pest managers responsible for the control of feral camels. It includes advice on how to […]
Model code of practice for the humane control of feral donkeys
This aim of this code of practice is to provide information and guidance to vertebrate pest managers responsible for the control of feral donkeys. It includes advice on how to […]
Is the use of DCR-1339 humane?
3-Chloro-p-toluidine hydrochloride (3-chloro-4-methylbenzenamine hydrochloride; 3-chloro-4-methylaniline hydrochloride; DRC-1339) is a slow-acting selective avicide. The toxic dose is highly variable across species. It is very highly toxic to some families of birds […]
Virus-vectored fertility control for house mouse (Mus domesticus) in Australia
House mouse populations erupt irregularly in the grain growing regions of south-eastern Australia, reaching densities greater than 1000 mice per hectare and causing major economic impacts within rural communities. Current […]
FOX001: Ground baiting of foxes with sodium fluoroacetate (1080)
Poisoning with sodium monofluoroacetate (1080) is used to minimise the impact of the introduced European red fox (Vulpes vulpes on native fauna and agricultural production. Lethal baiting is considered to […]
FOX002: Aerial baiting of foxes with 1080
Poisoning with sodium monofluoroacetate (1080) is used to minimise the impact of the introduced European red fox (Vulpes vulpes) on native fauna and agricultural livestock. Lethal baiting is considered to […]
FOX003: Ground shooting of foxes
Shooting of foxes is undertaken by government vertebrate pest control officers, landholders and professional or experienced amateur shooters. Although shooting may reduce the local number of foxes or problem animals, […]
FOX004: Fumigation of fox dens using carbon monoxide
The introduced European red fox (Vulpes vulpes) has a significant impact on native fauna and agricultural production. Fox control methods include lethal baiting, trapping, shooting, den fumigation, den destruction and […]
FOX005: Trapping of foxes using padded-jaw traps
The introduced European red fox (Vulpes vulpes) has a significant impact on native fauna and agricultural production. Fox control methods include lethal baiting, trapping, shooting, den fumigation, den destruction and […]
FOX006: Trapping of foxes using cage traps
The introduced European red fox (Vulpes vulpes) has a significant impact on native fauna and agricultural production. Fox control methods include lethal baiting, trapping, shooting, den fumigation, den destruction and […]
Model code of practice for the humane control of foxes
The aim of this code of practice is to provide information and recommendations to vertebrate pest managers responsible for the control of foxes. It includes advice on how to choose […]
GEN003: Trapping using soft net traps
Soft net traps consist of a flexible metal frame and netting and/or bag which collapses over the animal when triggered. Soft net traps rely on entanglement to secure and hold […]
DEE001: Ground shooting of feral deer
Most non-recreational ground shooting of feral deer in undertaken as part of culling programs in national parks and reserves. Such shooting is usually done at night from a vehicle, with […]
