These programs are aimed at reducing fox numbers to ensure the survival of livestock, ground nesting birds and wildlife, and to reduce environmental and agricultural damage caused by rabbits and feral pigs.
Pindone is being used in some locations to control rabbits, while 1080 is used to control rabbits in other areas, as well as foxes and pigs.
Baits are being laid at 31 locations across the Murrray LLS footprint.
Signs will be displayed once baiting has taken place.
As domestic animals may also be affected by baits, it is advised that anyone entering a baited reserve exercise caution, muzzle dogs and supervise children.
To ensure effective control of pest animals, landholders are also encouraged to use bait on their properties.
In the Murray region, landholders can collect baits by joining local pest animal management groups and becoming a Feral Fighter.
This allows landholders to work together to bait simultaneously to cover a wide area, which results in a better knockdown.
By becoming a Feral Fighter in the Murray region you will receive:
• free vertebrate pesticide induction training (now available online);
• two free 1080 corflute fox signs per participant;
• two free biosecurity farm gate signs per participant per year;
• rabbit control in the form of access to free RHDV K5 viability testing for group participants; and
• up-to-date information and support from Murray Local Land Services.
Landholders who participate may also be lucky to win a prize through Fox Dog Lotto, an annual competition.
Landholders can enter by buying baits, with the winner announced following Henty Field Days this September.
The grand prize is a $2000 store credit from your preferred local rural supplier.
There are also weekly prizes of bags of dog food which are drawn during the group baiting period.
