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Pest Control

Private land

Responsibility for the upkeep of private land, including for pest control, rests with the owner or occupier of that land. In the event of a pest infestation, a pest control professional should be contacted. In some cases it may be possible to control the situation yourself by using products available at supermarkets and hardware stores.

To reduce the risk of pest infestation, ensure that all buildings and structures on your property are well maintained. Ensure that there is no build-up of materials or vegetation that may make suitable harbourage and breeding sites for pests.

Public land

Buloke Shire Council is responsible for the control of pests on public land within Buloke Shire. If you witness any pests in public areas such as parks, gardens, reserves and nature strips, please contact one of Council’s Customer Service Officers on 1300 520 520.

Help us track and manage invasive weeds and rabbit populations along rural roadsides in Buloke Shire.
If you have observed any of the listed weeds or rabbit activity on a rural road (outside of townships, most common rural roads are 100km speed limit), please fill out the form below. Rural Roadside Weeds and Rabbit Reporting Form

Insects and Rodents

Insects and bugs are a vital part of the cycle of life. They also can become a pest if invading in numbers, doing damage to property or placing people at risk.

Please click on the links below for more information:

Tips

To help control insects and bugs we suggest you:

arrange for a pest controller to regularly apply surface treatments to all entry points and windows
ensure you have fly screens and make sure they are well maintained
ensure external doors and windows are well sealed.

Identification

If you need help identifying an insect or bug, you can click on the links on this page.

Bees and Wasps If you have found a bee/wasp nest that you would like investigated, please contact the relevant people depending on the location of the nest.
Termites Termites are sometimes referred to as 'white ants' because of their appearance - this information may assist in detecting and treating these pests.
Weeds and Rabbits Weeds and Pest Management Plan 2023–2026. Rabbits are one of the most common and widespread animal pests in Australia.
Pigeons As well as being a nuisance and causing extensive damage to property, feral pigeons can also pose a risk to human health.
Swooping Birds Residents are reminded to keep an eye out for swooping birds in the coming months as the spring breeding season begins for native birds.
Queensland Fruit Fly Many residents enjoy fresh fruit from their gardens, but the presence of fruit fly creates a significant risk for all nearby fruit trees and susceptible vegetables (such as tomatoes). If you are in the Buloke Shire and find fruit fly larvae in your produce, please contact Agriculture Victoria on 136 186. For more information click on this link.