Expanding Pest Control Resources to Tackle Rising Feral Pig Population

Published on 23 March 2026

South Burnett Regional Council is ramping up efforts to support landholders and residents in the fight against invasive pests, with the addition of two new pig traps now available to the public.

These new traps join Council’s existing pest control equipment, including:

5 pig traps - 2 large panel traps
1 pig baiting station
10 cat cage traps
4 indian myna bird cage traps
5 rabbit traps
2 dog cage traps

All equipment is available to local landholders and community members to assist with managing pest animals across the region.

Feral pigs and wild dogs continue to cause significant problems across the South Burnett, with current population levels reported as extremely high in many rural areas.

Feral pigs are responsible for widespread damage to crops, pastures, and water sources. They contribute to erosion, spread invasive weeds, and pose a serious biosecurity risk.
Wild dogs are a major concern for livestock producers, with ongoing reports of attacks farm animals. Their presence also presents safety concerns near residential and peri-urban areas.

Landholders have a General Biosecurity Obligation (GBO) to minimise the risks associated with invasive animals under their control.

To hire any of the rural traps, landholders will need to complete Rural Trap Hire form which is an agreement and lists the rules to abide by and ensures the best practice is meet on animal welfare management.

To learn more about best-practice pest management, please contact Council’s Natural Resource Management team on 07 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au