11.2.3.Destructive pests

Pest animals and insects can cause major financial losses on a small block or property. They can also introduce disease and threaten native plant and animal species.
Livestock Health and Pest Authority (LHPA) rangers can provide more detailed advice to help you control both declared pests and nuisance animals on your land.
Coordinated group control programs are the most effective method of controlling pest animals across the landscape.
Each year Livestock Health and Pest Authority rangers coordinate hundreds of group programs using a variety of control methods. Landholders are encouraged to participate through newsletters, field days and other promotions.
To find out more about group control programs in your area contact your local LHPA office.
A website called Feralscan has also been set up to report and map sightings of pest animals in your local area to aid in management strategies.