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Problematic pests in our region

Coral Creeper or Small Bush Violet
Barleria repens (also known as coral creeper or small bush violet) […]
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Cane Toads
Invasive animal under Queensland’s Biosecurity Act 2014 Originally introduced to […]
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Cat’s Claw Creeper
Cat’s claw creeper is a Weed of National Significance as it completely smothers all vegetation in its path.
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European Red Fox
Restricted invasive animal under Queensland’s Biosecurity Act 2014 Originally introduced for […]
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Feral cats
Restricted invasive animal under Queensland’s Biosecurity Act 2014 Domestic cats that […]
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Feral pigs
Restricted invasive animal under Queensland’s Biosecurity Act 2014 Originally introduced into […]
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Giant Rat’s Tail Grass
Restricted invasive plant under Queensland’s Biosecurity Act 2014 Originally introduced into […]
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Lantana
Restricted invasive plant under Queensland’s Biosecurity Act 2014 and declared as a Weed of […]
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Parkinsonia
Parkinsonia is one of Australia’s worst weeds. Parkinsonia chokes waterways and floodplains, reducing the ability of stock and native animals to access watering points.
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