Invasive pest animals threaten and impact Victorian farms, parks, forests, waterways, biodiversity and catchment assets.
Established pest animals in Victoria – feral or wild cat, red fox, house mouse, feral or wild pig, feral goat, European hare and European rabbit.
Pest animals that don’t occur in the wild in Victoria but may be accidentally or intentionally introduced as stowaways, hitchhikers or by the illegal pet trade.
Under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP) certain animals are declared as pest animals in Victoria.
Invasive pest animals have significant impacts on Victoria's primary industries, natural ecosystems, human and animal health.
Any unusual, strange or exotic vertebrate animal, found or sighted in Victoria, should be reported to the Agriculture Victoria.
Guidelines and specifications for the use of confinement traps, leghold traps and net traps.
Information about the bounty program.
A stronger biosecurity system requires industry, community and government working together.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.
