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Pests and weeds

 

Biting midges and mosquitoes

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

Pest animals and pest control

Find out about managing pest animals! Who's responsible, who can help and how to report sightings.

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.

Pest Management Plan, Policy and Strategy

View our Integrated Pest Management Strategy, Integrated Pest Management Policy, and Pest Management Plan.

Local Biosecurity Alert Species

View current local biosecurity alerts.

This includes how to spot and report, deer, Red Imported Fire Ants, Varroa Mite and the Yellow Crazy Ant.

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