Published on 12 June 2026
South Burnett Regional Council has strengthened its feral pig management program with the purchase of two new PIGBAITTA feeders. These feeders will be used to pre-feed and bait feral pigs, complementing Council’s existing resources of five pig traps — two large and three small — which are available for hire by local landholders.
The new equipment builds on the success of Council’s recent coordinated 1080 baiting program, which saw a 25% increase in participation from landholders and a substantial rise in pig baiting activity across the region.
This investment reflects Council’s commitment to supporting landholders in tackling the environmental and agricultural damage caused by feral pigs.
Feral pigs are a serious threat to our farming community, native wildlife, and waterways. By expanding our control measures, we’re giving landholders more tools to protect their properties and the environment.
Council encourages landholders to take advantage of the traps and feeders, and to participate in the next coordinated baiting program in October.
For further information regarding best-practice pest management, please contact Council’s Natural Resource Management team on 07 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au