Learning Centre
Expert guides and resources about feral animal control in NSW. Written by our team with real field experience.
Guides
Understanding 1080 and PAPP Baits: What NSW Landholders Need to Know
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) and PAPP (para-aminopropiophenone) are the two main toxins used in vertebrate pest baiting programmes across NSW. 1080 disrupts cellular energy production and has no antidote. PAPP prevents oxygen transport in the blood and can be reversed with methylene blue if a vet administers it intravenously within 30 to 60 minutes. Both require VPIT certification or AQF3 Chemical Accreditation to use, and both work best as part of a coordinated, multi-property programme through Local Land Services.
28 Mar 2026
Guides
How Rising Fuel Costs Affect Pest Control on Australian Farms
Rising diesel prices directly increase the cost of every pest control activity on a farm, from ground shooting runs to trap checking and bait station monitoring. With regional diesel past $3 per litre in March 2026, coordinated multi-property programs, thermal drone surveys, and strategic planning help farmers get more pest control done per litre of fuel.
28 Mar 2026
Technology
How Trail Cameras and AI Are Changing Pest Control on NSW Farms
Trail cameras are the eyes on your property when you cannot be there. Combined with AI species identification, they turn thousands of photos into a clear picture of what is present, where it moves, and when it is active. This intelligence drives smarter pest control: bait and trap in the right places at the right times, then measure whether the programme is working.
18 Mar 2026
Guides
When to Control Feral Animals in NSW: Month-by-Month Calendar
The right method at the wrong time of year wastes money and effort. Every feral species has seasonal windows when baiting, shooting, or trapping is most effective, driven by breeding cycles, food availability, and weather conditions. This calendar pulls together government recommendations and field experience into a single annual plan for NSW properties.
11 Mar 2026
Explainers
Wild Dog Bounty NSW - What Farmers Need to Know
NSW does not currently operate a statewide wild dog bounty programme, unlike Victoria's $120 bounty per scalp. Instead, NSW relies on coordinated control through Local Land Services wild dog management plans, 1080 baiting programmes, and professional contract shooters. Here's what NSW landholders need to know about wild dog control funding and support.
18 Feb 2026
Explainers
Feral Deer in NSW: Species, Impact, and Control
NSW has six established feral deer species (fallow, red, sambar, rusa, chital, and hog deer) with populations exploding across the Hunter Valley, Northern Tablelands, and North Coast. Feral deer cause millions in agricultural damage annually through crop grazing, fence destruction, and vehicle collisions. Professional control combines ground shooting, thermal drone surveillance, and coordinated property programmes.
28 Jan 2026
Guides
Kangaroo Management in NSW: What Farmers Need to Know
Kangaroos are protected under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, and landholders need a Licence to Harm from NPWS before any culling can take place. With an estimated 13.9 million kangaroos across NSW and no native predators keeping numbers in check, populations can boom on improved pastures and crash during drought, causing mass starvation and severe competition with livestock.
8 Jan 2026
Guides
How to Control Feral Pigs on Your Property
Professional feral pig control combines ground shooting, baiting with 1080 or HOGGONE, trapping, and thermal drone surveillance to reduce populations below damage thresholds. A single method rarely works. Integrated pest management using multiple techniques across neighbouring properties delivers the best results.
10 Dec 2025
Explainers
AMPGAM303: What the Wild Game Harvesting Certification Means
AMPGAM303 (Use Firearms to Safely and Humanely Harvest Wild Game) is a nationally recognised certification covering humane harvesting of kangaroos, deer, goats, and pigs. Mandatory for commercial kangaroo harvesters since 2018, it covers firearm safety, species-specific shot placement, and compliance with the National Code of Practice for Humane Shooting.
21 Nov 2025
Explainers
AHCPMG304: What the Humane Animal Destruction Certification Means for Farmers
AHCPMG304 (Use Firearms to Humanely Destroy Animals) is a nationally recognised certification testing practical shooting proficiency and animal welfare protocols for professional pest controllers. Operators must place five shots inside an animal's kill zone at 100 metres. While not technically mandatory in NSW, it is the industry standard required for National Parks pest control programmes.
5 Nov 2025
Comparisons
Professional Pest Control vs Recreational Hunting: What NSW Farmers Need to Know
Professional pest controllers hold AHCPMG304 certification, carry $20M insurance, use thermal drones and suppressed firearms, and follow integrated pest management programmes. Government research shows recreational hunting removes less than 5% of feral pig populations annually, well below the 70% threshold needed to prevent recovery.
14 Oct 2025