Pests & weeds

A healthy environment relies on controlling pests and weeds that can pose a human health risk, cause us discomfort or threaten our native plants and animals or property.

Council controls pests and weeds on public land and urges residents to play their part in stopping the spread of disease through vermin species such as rats, mice, cockroaches, mosquitoes and midges, through helping to manage nuisance species like Ibis, and through eradicating environmental weeds that can destroy natural habitat.

There are a number of simple steps that you can take to stop pests and weeds finding a home in your backyard and to precautions that you can take to protect your health and comfort.

In this section ...

Find out about:

• rodents
• mosquitoes
• midges
• ibis
• termites
• environmental weeds
• overgrown land
• common myna
• feral cat
• fox
• rabbits
• red eared slider turtle
• wild deer
• wild dogs

Safe Pest Control

The safest and most effective way to control pests is to engage the services of a Licensed Pest Control Operator and have the problem treated professionally.

Here are a few simple rules for the safe handling of pesticides:

• always read the label and observe directions on application
• never spill the concentrate on the skin (if this happens, wash it off immediately)
• never spray in an enclosed space without proper respiration equipment
• wear appropriate clothing such as a hat, respiration mask, overalls, rubber gloves and boots to protect the skin
• store containers well away from children, preferably in a locked room or cupboard
• never smoke, eat or drink while handling or applying pesticides
• do not contaminate food or drink when applying pesticides
• always apply pesticides at the recommended strength
• only use spraying equipment which is in proper working order
• dispose of containers as soon as they are empty
• always use the most appropriate pesticide for the task
• limit pesticide application to areas frequented by the target pest
• good hygiene reduces the need to apply pesticides

Further information

Pests in your home not only cause annoyance and inconvenience, but can spread disease and sickness.

For pest maintenance enquiries phone (07) 5581 7914.

For enquires about Environmental Weeds phone Natural Areas Management on (07) 5581 1521.