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Pests and weeds

 

Mosquitoes

The Tackling Mosquitoes Together program aims to reduce disease risks and nuisance of mosquitoes.

Biting midges and sandflies

Learn how to reduce the impact of biting midge (sandflies).

Pest animals

Find out about managing pest animals - who's responsible, who can help and our new Pest Animal Management Plan 2018-2023.

Weed control

You can help to reduce the impact of environmental weeds on our native bushland.

Pesticide notifications

Council has made a commitment to reduce the use of pesticides across Byron Shire. You can register your pesticide use with Council and let us know if you want to avoid pesticide use near your property.

Integrated Pest Management Policy and Strategy

Our Integrated Pest Management Strategy 2019-2029 and Integrated Pest Management Policy, guides our use of pesticides and how we manage our pests.

Biosecurity alerts

Find out about biosecurity alerts for Byron Shire.

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