Pests

Animal pests, both vertebrates (backbone) and invertebrates (no backbone), can have an adverse impact on agriculture, the natural environment and even our lifestyle. Animal pests may be exotic animals which are introduced, either accidentally or deliberately. Native animals may also be pests in certain situations.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development manages pests in Western Australia through policy development, risk assessment, research and development, provision of technical advice and information, implementation of regulation, emergency response, property inspections, industry liaison, and the planning and coordination of significant species control/eradication programs.

For advice on pests search our website, the Western Australian Organism List or contact our Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS).

For diagnostic services, please contact our Diagnostic Laboratory Services.

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  • Bathurst Burr

    2017 review of declared pests in WA

    14 December 2017

    Recommendations from a review of the declared pests of Western Australia came into effect on 17 November 2017.

  • Cane toad sitting on a rock.

    Cane toad

    17 January 2014

    This article provides information about the identification, biology, impact and management of the cane toad.

  • Feral Pigs

    Reducing feral pig impacts through the use of aerially deployed thermal sensors and habitat modelling

    17 June 2015

    Reducing feral pig impacts through the use of aerially deployed thermal sensors and habitat modelling research project was one of ten successful applications to receive funding from the Boosting Bi

  • Feral pigs standing as a group in bush

    Wild rabbit and feral pig survey

    12 April 2018

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, together with Recognised Biosecurity Groups and other community groups, is seeking landholder views on controlling wild rabbits and fe

  • A rabbit in a cage on the ground with Department of Agriculture employee looking into the cage

    Rabbit control in urban and semi-urban areas

    31 January 2014

    This article provides information on control options for rabbits in urban and semi-urban areas in Western Australia.

  • Red fox

    Red fox

    11 December 2013

    This article provides information on the red fox in Western Australia (WA).

  • The Arabian camel is the only species found feral in Australia

    Feral camel

    11 December 2013

    Camels (Camelus dromedarius) were first imported to Australia in the 1840s as a beast of burden for exploration and development in arid areas.

  • Ferret (Mustela putorius furo) - not indigenous to Australia. Photo: Photodisc/Alamy.

    Ferret: animal pest alert

    28 November 2013

    This animal pest alert provides information on the identification, biology, and pest potential of the ferret in Australia.

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    Red-eared slider: animal pest alert

    28 November 2013

    This animal pest alert provides information on the identification, biology, and pest potential of the red-eared slider turtle in Australia.

  • Red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) - not indigenous to Australia. Credit: Jay Yeung.

    Red-whiskered bulbul: animal pest alert

    22 November 2013

    This animal pest alert provides information on the identification, biology, and pest potential of the red-whiskered bulbul in Australia.

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