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Make a Real Impact on Pest Management

Connect with farmers who need professional pest control, access quality properties, and join coordinated efforts that make a genuine difference to Australian agriculture.

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Benefits of Network Membership

Access Quality Properties

Connect with farmers across NSW seeking professional pest control assistance. Coordinate access to private agricultural land in your region.

Regional Coordination

Participate in landscape scale operations across multiple properties. Make a genuine impact through coordinated pest management.

Professional Network

Join a community of verified pest controllers with professional equipment and shared commitment to ethical, effective operations.

Insurance Coverage

As a voluneer access the $20M public liability insurance provided through your SSAA or hunting club membership.

Verified Credentials

Your verified status demonstrates professional standards to farmers. Learn valuable skills through our specialised pest control training.

Expanded Network

Currently operating across NSW with rollout to QLD, VIC, SA, and WA planned. Early members gain access to growing opportunities.

Membership Requirements

Current Firearms Licenses

Valid category A/B firearms license appropriate for pest control operations. Licenses must be current and in good standing.

  • • Category A/B minimum
  • • No license suspensions or restrictions
  • • Genuine reason covers pest control

Professional Equipment

Thermal imaging capability, GPS tracking device, and appropriate firearms for target species.

  • • Thermal imaging scope or handheld unit
  • • GPS tracking capability (smartphone acceptable)
  • • Appropriate caliber for target species
  • • Vehicle suitable for rural property access

Public Liability Insurance

$20M public liability insurance required for all coordinated operations through the platform.

  • • As a volunteer use hunting club insurance
  • • SSAA, Shooters Union or Approved hunting club
  • • Automatically applies to all platform coordinated operations

Safety Protocol Training

Complete online safety training covering property protocols, communication requirements, and emergency procedures.

  • • Online training modules on pest control
  • • Property access protocols and stock awareness
  • • Emergency communication procedures
  • • GPS tracking and check in requirements

The right attitude

Pest control is different to hunting, we are only looking for the right people why can treat the farmer with respect and build trust within the farming community.

  • • Professional and organised when on a job
  • • Willing to achieve maximum eradication not trophies
  • • Willing to do the hard yards to get problem pests
  • • Follow our standard procedures and act ethically

Application Process

1

Submit Application

Complete application with license details, equipment inventory, and experience summary. Upload current license documentation, insurance and references.

2

Verification Review

Verification team reviews licenses, checks equipment standards, and validates experience. Process typically completed within 12 to 14 business days. Attend a membership interview or control job with another member. We need to ensure you have what it takes to be a Feral Up volunteer.

3

Safety Training

Complete online safety modules covering property protocols, communication, GPS tracking, and emergency procedures. Self paced, 2 to 3 hours total. Pay your membership and training fees.

4

Network Access

Approved volunteers receive platform access and we begin connecting you with farmers in your region. Your hunting club insurance is verified for coverage. Not all applicants are approved, we are only looking for volunteers with the right attitude who can respect the farmer and the pest control responsibility.

Ready to Join the Network?

Connect with farmers, access properties, and make a real impact on Australian pest management.