Pest animal
Fox Control Monitoring Program
To monitor the abundance of foxes, the King Parrot Catchment Fox Control Project (KPCFCP) has been running an annual program using remote sensor cameras on the properties of KPCFCP participants. This year we had 51 cameras installed on 39 properties. Compared with 2018 the latest round of monitoring showed fox numbers are stable on…
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New Rabbit Virus Release
The release of the rabbit virus, RHDV1 K5, will begin in March as part of Australia’s 20 year plan to reduce negative impacts on agriculture and the environment through managing rabbit populations. RHDV1 K5 is a Korean variant of the existing virus already widespread in Australia and scientists have found that it works better in…
Read MoreUGLN Fox Control Workshop
On Saturday 22nd November 21 people attended the UGLN Fox Control Workshop. Attendees at the free workshop learnt about the different techniques available to implement a fox control program on their properties. Experts Richard Francis and Andrew Douglas from ABZECO demonstrated and discussed these techniques that included assessment/monitoring, timing, trapping, baiting, fumigation and shooting. On Saturday 21st February 2015…
Read MoreFox Control Workshop – Saturday 22nd November
Fox Control Workshop Attendees at this free workshop will learn the skills needed to implement a thorough fox control program on their properties. Expert speakers will demonstrate and discuss integrated control techniques including assessment/monitoring, timing, trapping, baiting, fumigation and shooting. Saturday 22nd November 10am – 2pm Where: Kinglake Scout Hall Upstairs of the main pavilion…
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