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Rodents

Mice and rats are notorious for their rapid breeding and destructive feeding habits, especially in grain crops and storage facilities. In Australia, they can spread disease, damage infrastructure, and undermine agricultural productivity. Effective control requires targeted baiting, habitat management, and vigilant monitoring to prevent population explosions.

Foxes

Introduced for recreational hunting in the 1800s, foxes now cause major environmental and economic problems, preying on livestock and native fauna. In Australia, integrated fox control programs often involve baiting, shooting, and den fumigation, coordinated across multiple landholdings. Successful long-term management helps protect threatened species and bolsters agricultural resilience.

Birds

Pest bird species such as starlings, pigeons, and sparrows pose significant threats to farms and urban areas alike. They contaminate crops, spread pathogens, and create public health concerns through droppings and nesting materials. Managing pest birds in Australia typically involves habitat modification, exclusion techniques, and, when necessary, ethical removal or deterrence measures.

Rabbits

Long regarded as one of Australia's worst vertebrate pests, rabbits strip vegetation, undermine soils, and hinder crop growth. Their burrowing also causes erosion, threatening both farmland and natural habitats. Control strategies commonly include baiting, warren destruction, and biological controls (such as rabbit haemorrhagic disease), aiming to keep populations at manageable levels.

Feral Cats

Introduced to Australia centuries ago, feral cats are among the most significant threats to native wildlife, preying on a vast range of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Their elusive nature demands careful, targeted control measures, including trapping and specialised baiting programs. Such efforts aim to reduce predation pressure on vulnerable species while complying with animal welfare standards.

Wild Dogs

Wild dogs can severely impact Australia's livestock sector through predation and stress on sheep and cattle. Their roaming nature often makes control challenging, requiring coordinated efforts across properties. Strategies include baiting, fencing, and targeted trapping or shooting, always mindful of non-target wildlife and legal considerations.

Feral Pigs

Known for their high reproductive rate and destructive digging behaviour, feral pigs damage crops, native vegetation, and waterways. They compete with native animals for food and can spread disease among livestock. Ongoing management in Australian contexts involves a mix of trapping, baiting, and ground or aerial shooting to minimise ecological and economic harm.

Others

Beyond the commonly recognised pests, Australia faces ongoing challenges from other invasive species such as feral goats, deer, and introduced reptiles. These pests can degrade habitats, spread disease, and compete with native wildlife for scarce resources. Safe Shot Pest Control addresses these emerging threats with customised strategies—ranging from humane trapping and removal to coordinated population control—to protect farmland, livestock, and sensitive ecosystems.