Pest (rabbit) management with Agriculture Victoria

The control of rabbits on farms is ongoing and important to stay up-to-date on, which is why Agriculture Victoria’s leading Biosecurity Officer, Annie Lamb, will present the latest information on the topic. Annie will talk with you about rabbit control options, landholder responsibilities under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP) act and some information on foxes. There will also be information sheets on noxious weeds for everyone to take home.

This event will take place at the Eco Living Display Centre in the Briars and represents the first-of-two pest management events. In April, a field day will be run with the Greens Bush to Arthurs Seat Biolink Project that focuses on foxes and feral cats.

Agriculture Victoria is responsible for administering the CaLP Act, which is the main article of legislation governing the management of invasive plants and animals in Victoria. For rabbits, there are a range of control options that landholders can consider, including: monitoring and coordinating with neighbours, baiting, warren ripping, fumigating and trapping.

The CaLP Act does not endorse the use of ferrets, however, ferrets have been used traditionally for many years. Sharing some information and insights into this approach, Clint Yorke from Ambush Vermin Solutions will provide a 30 minute discussion about the use of ferrets to control rabbits and will bring along his ferrets to add to the discussion. This will not be a live demonstration.

For all event information, please see this email – a flyer will be sent in the reminder email.

Where:              The Briars “Eco Living Display Centre”, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mt Martha, 3934
When:               Thursday 14th March 2024
Time:                 10.00am – 10.30am: arrivals and coffee/tea
10.30am – 12.00pm: Ag Vic talk and presentation

12-12.30/45: Ambush Vermin Solutions discussion

Tea, coffee and some snacks will be provided (let me know of any food allergies). Check the weather and please bring your wet weather gear if needed.

Parking instructions:
Onsite.

Please RSVP by Tuesday the 12th of March at thomas@regeneratingfarms.com.au or call Thomas on 0499 596 493 for any questions.