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 […]
Jurisdiction
DOG001: Trapping of wild dogs using padded-jaw traps
Trapping of wild dogs is often used where poison baiting is less effective, for example, in or around lambing paddocks where there is abundant food. Trapping is useful for targeting […]
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 […]
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 […]
BIR002: Trapping of Pest Birds
The aim of trapping is to reduce bird numbers in order to minimise the damage done to crops etc. However the process is often labour intensive, opportunistic and may have […]
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 […]
Model code of practice for the humane control of feral goats
The aim of this code of practice is to provide information and recommendations to vertebrate pest managers responsible for the control of feral goats. It includes advice on how to […]
Model code of practice for the humane control of feral horses
Provides information and recommendations to pest managers responsible for the control of feral horses
Model code of practice for the humane control of feral pigs
The aim of this code of practice is to provide information and recommendations to vertebrate pest managers responsible for the control of feral pigs. It includes advice on how to […]
Model code of practice for the humane control of rabbits
The aim of this code of practice is to provide information and recommendations to vertebrate pest managers responsible for the control of rabbits. It includes advice on how to choose […]
BIR001: Shooting of Pest Birds
Shooting is used either to directly reduce numbers of pest birds through killing or more commonly as a scaring or dispersal strategy. Shooting may have short-term advantages but the technique […]
Model code of practice for the humane control of feral cats
The aim of this code of practice is to provide information and recommendations to vertebrate pest managers responsible for the control of feral cats. It includes advice on how to […]
