Declared animal pests
Pest species that are known to be present in the Redlands are bold in the list.
Animal name |
Status |
Control objective |
| All Class 1 animals |
Class 1 |
Prevent |
| Aust.n Plague locust |
Class 2 |
Prevent |
| Cat – other than domestic |
Class 2, NKTP, SROC |
Contain |
| Dingo |
Class 2 |
Prevent |
| Dog – other than domestic |
Class 2, SROC |
Reduce |
| European fox |
Class 2, NKTP, SROC |
Contain |
| European rabbit (domestic and wild) |
Class 2, NKTP |
Eradicate |
| Ferret |
Class 1 |
Prevent |
| Goat – other than domestic |
Class 2, NKTP |
Prevent |
| Migratory Locust |
Class 2 |
Prevent |
| Pig (feral) |
Class 2, NKTP, SROC |
Eradicate |
| Red Ear Slider Turtle |
Class 1, SROC |
Prevent |
| Red Imported Fire Ant |
Class 1, SROC, NKTP, PPA |
Eradicate |
| Spur Throated Locust |
Class 2 |
Prevent |
| Yellow Crazy Ant |
Class 1, SROC |
Prevent |
Definitions
Class 1 Pest - Refers to declared pests which are not commonly present or established in the state, and if introduced would cause a serious economic, environmental or social impact. Class 1 pests are subject to eradication. Land owners must take reasonable steps to keep land free of these pests.
Class 2 Pest - Refers to declared pests which are established in the state and have, or could have, a substantial economic, environmental or social impact. The management of these pests requires coordination and they are subject to local government, community or owner led programs. Land owners must take reasonable steps to keep land free of these pests.
NKTP - Refers to pests that are recognised as a National Key Threatening Process.
SROC - Refers to pests listed by the Southern Region of Councils Pest Management Plan
PPA 1989 - Plant Protection Act 1989