Pest Management Pest Management

Pest Management Plan

Council's Draft Pest Management Plan is currently open for community consultation.

Residents have the opportunity to review and comment on the plan until Friday 11 November 2011.

To submit comments, please send a written submission addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Western Downs Regional Council, PO Box 551, Dalby Qld 4405 or email to info@wdrc.qld.gov.au

View Draft Pest Management Plan

 

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Mosquito Control

Some mosquitoes have the potential to transmit various diseases, the most notorious of which is the Ross River Virus. In the local area, the type of mosquito that transmits Ross River Virus will generally only breed in stagnant water but other nuisance mosquitoes can breed elsewhere.

To help prevent mosquito breeding and limit numbers of the pest, residents should inspect their property regularly and tip out all water sitting in containers such as pot plant saucers, drums and buckets. It is also important to ensure that all rainwater tanks are correctly fitted with an insect screen on the inlet and the overflow.

Consider installing insect screens on your house, avoid being outside during mosquitoes' peak activity periods at dusk and dawn, use a quality insect repellent and wear long clothing where possible.

 

Dingo / Wild Dog Baiting Programs Dingo / Wild Dog Baiting Programs

In recent years the Southern Queensland region has witnessed a great surge in the number of dingos/wild dogs prowling the area, resulting in large stock losses for the already drought stricken property owners of this area.  

From time to time Western Downs Regional Council will have campaigns on such programs.  Information will be advertised here.