Control methods

Pests, weeds and diseases (pests) pose serious risk for primary producers as they can impact on market access and agricultural production. Pest control is best achieved with an Integrated Pest Management plan using a range of biological, chemical, mechanical, physical or cultural control methods.

To reduce the impacts of pests, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development:

works with landholders and grower/community/biosecurity groups on control
provides diagnostic services and information on prevention, management and treatment
provides biosecurity measures to prevent introduction, and to eradicate or manage current pests.

For advice on control methods search our website or contact our Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS).

Articles

Veterinary chemical users

28 November 2013

Western Australia has laws to control chemical use on trade animals. These laws protect people, animals and the environment from harm.
Loosestrife - plant toxin affecting sheep and cattle

12 November 2014

Hyssop loosestrife (Lythrum hyssopifolia) is a widely distributed weed in the south west of Western Australia.
The use of 1080 in wild dog control

24 March 2014

Most bait products registered for use on wild dogs in Western Australia use sodium fluoroacetate (1080) as their active ingredient. Landholders have certain obligations under the code of practice f
The use of strychnine in wild dog control

26 March 2014

Strychnine is a highly poisonous substance that can only be used for control of pest emus and wild dogs.
Spray grazing - for broadleaf weed control in pastures

12 May 2015

Options for control of winter broad leaved weeds, in pastures, is a common inquiry. A fairly reliable method is spray grazing.
Prevent lead poisoning and residues in livestock

28 November 2013

Preventing lead residues in livestock protects human food safety and Western Australia's ongoing access to international markets.
Chemical residues in livestock

27 November 2013

Some of the world’s safest meat, milk and fibre products are produced here in Western Australia. WA farmers produce safe food by keeping their livestock free of harmful residues.
Veterinarians treating livestock with chemicals

28 November 2013

Western Australia has laws that control chemical use on livestock. These laws protect people, animals and the environment from harm, and maintain access to overseas markets.
Preventing antimicrobial resistance

10 November 2015

Antimicrobial resistance threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an increasing range of infections in humans and animals caused by bacteria, parasites and viruses.
Animal health and One Health in Western Australia

27 October 2017

‘One Health’ is an internationally supported approach that recognises that the health and well-being of animals, people and the environment are closely linked and that international, national and