Local Land Services is currently delivering the 2024-25 $13.1 million Feral Pig and Pest Program on behalf of the NSW Government, building on control activities Local Land Services has coordinated with landholders in previous years.
Support available to landholders includes:
• tailored advice and help to co-ordinate control programs with you and your neighbours;
• free skill building events to equip you with the latest tools and advice to manage feral pigs;
• free Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training (VPIT) courses;
• subsidising the cost of 1080 poison and grain to eligible landholders for feral pig control programs; and,
• free hire of monitoring and trapping equipment (subject to availability).
Regional pest animal co-ordinator John Nolan said the more landholders that participate, the more success LLS will have in reducing pest numbers and their impacts to agriculture and ecosystems.
“Unfortunately, the feral pig problem will only grow unless more landholders become involved in controlling them,” Mr Nolan said.
“It’s important to take action now to help protect your land, livestock, crops, pastures and waterways.”
Managing feral pigs and pest animals is the responsibility of all landholders as part of meeting their General Biosecurity Duty, under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
“There isn’t just one solution that suits all properties and pests,” Mr Nolan said.
“An effective control program should use a combination of control methods and is best run in coordination with surrounding properties.
“Our biosecurity team can offer tailored advice suited to your property and can assist in coordinating group programs with your neighbours.”
To get involved in the Feral Pig and Pest Program or find out what activities are happening in your area, call Local Land Services on 1300 795 299 and ask to speak with your local biosecurity officer.
For more on the program, visit www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/feral-pig-andpest-program-2024-202.
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