Property Pest Management
Council utilises sodium fluoroacetate, also known as 1080, as pesticide for the control of pest animals. 1080 is target-specific for controlling pest species in Australia and is registered for use in the control of wild dogs, feral pigs, foxes and rabbits.
1080 is widely used in Australia to protect agricultural production and native flora and fauna from the impacts of pest animals. 1080 is the most efficient, human and species specific pesticide currently available for declared animal control in Australia.
1080 can be supplied and used only by accredited Department of Natural Resources and Water and Local Government Officers for the purpose of controlling declared pests and is not available for sale directly to the public.
For more details on 1080, download the Fact Sheet.
Declared plants and weeds have the capability to spread rapidly and can cause significant environmental harm to agricultural land and financial hardship to producers surrounding the town area.
Council undertakes inspections of allotments and may issue notices to landholders requiring them to remove the declared plant from the property.
A list of declared plants and weeds and fact sheets on how to control them is available from the Department of Natural Resources and Mining website or by calling into the Council Office.
Longreach Regional Council has developed a Pest Management Plan for the Longreach Region. The plan is available from the council office or by downloading here. The details in this document show the work plan for approximately the next 6 months. The Local Laws team is also available to answer any questions you may have.
Longreach Regional Council offers incentives for landholders who develop a plan for the management of pest plants and animals on their property. A guide for developing your plan is available for download here and details of the incentives are available by contacting the Local Laws Officer at Council.
