Pest animals can cause serious harm to our environment, economy and communities. That’s why they’re managed under the Biosecurity Act 2015, which helps prevent, reduce and control these risks across NSW.
Everyone has a part to play – and if you manage land, you have specific responsibilities to control pest animals on your property and limit their impact on your neighbours.
To find out what actions are required in your area, check your Local Land Services Regional Strategic Pest Animal Management Plan.
What is the difference between established and new and restricted pest animals?
Established pest animals refer to species that have breeding populations in the environment and are widespread across NSW. Contact your Local Land Service Regional Biosecurity Officer for further advice on managing established pest animals.
New and restricted pest animals are also known as exotic, non-native or non-indigenous species. These animals are not known to have established breeding populations in the environment. They are often illegal to keep and may have a limited or restricted distribution in NSW.
We all play a critical role in preventing these species from establishing in the environment by reporting any unusual sightings of suspect animals. Please u
Established pest animals
Includes information on feral pigs, rabbits, foxes, wild dogs and other pest animal species.
New and restricted pest animals
Also referred to as exotic, non-native or non-indigenous animals. These animals are not widely established in the environment. Includes information on animals such as cane toads, hedgehogs and red eared slider turtles.
NSW Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures for the effective and humane management of pest animals
Information and guidance to government agencies, land managers and pest controllers involved in the control of pest animals in NSW.
Distribution maps
The NSW DPIRD periodically collects and collates data and best-available information on the distribution and relative abundance of pest animals throughout NSW.
Publications
Factsheets on pest management and other guides.