Foxes
IN VICTORIA RED FOXES (Vulpes vulpes) ARE DECLARED ESTABLISHED PEST ANIMALS UNDER THE CATCHMENT AND LAND PROTECTION ACT 1994.
UNDER THIS ACT, LAND OWNERS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE ALL REASONABLE STEPS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF, AND AS FAR AS POSSIBLE ERADICATE, ESTABLISHED PEST ANIMALS FROM THEIR LAND.
Foxes are one of Australia’s most serious pest animals. Their primary impact is predation of livestock and native animals. If rabies is introduced to Australia foxes would pose a major biosecurity threat as a vector of the disease. In 2004 foxes were estimated to have an annual economic impact of over $227 million dollars nationally.
Don’t encourage foxes to become pets by feeding them. It is illegal to keep or sell established pest animals such as foxes.
Fox biology and behavior;
Fox densities are higher in urban areas than rural areas.
Foxes are highly mobile and can travel up to 10km per night.
Fox populations are very resilient to conventional methods of control.
Rapid re-invasion of areas occur after control measures are implemented.
Further information on fox characteristics and behaviour can be found on DELWP website www.delwp.vic.gov.au
Fox Control or Fox Removal is best achieved by using a combination of control measures, not just one and by working across a landscape, involving the whole community, rather than just on individual properties. Dependent of the area location, be it; (Urban, Semi-Urban, rural or natural landscaping) our control measures include but not restricted to are;
• Harbour Removal
• Den Fumigation and Ripping
• Baiting
• Trapping (We posses ministerial approval for leg hold trapping in Urban area’s)
• Shooting & Spotlighting
• Exclusion Fencing
We conduct a thorough inspection and survey of the area, provide you with an Integrated Pest Management Action Plan with detailed maps and co-ordinates, control methods and competitive priced components at each stage. Using the right tools we shall monitor, evaluate and asses the results and provide regular follow ups.
No job is too big or small we can tailor an effective Integrated Fox management control program to your needs, so please! call us today.
Remember, fox control is time-consuming and there is no quick-fix solution.
If you’re experiencing a Fox problem, Call us directly on 0418 774 899 or email info@gotchyapc.com.au
Don’t encourage foxes to become pets by feeding them. It is illegal to keep or sell established pest animals such as foxes.
Fox biology and behavior;
Fox densities are higher in urban areas than rural areas.
Foxes are highly mobile and can travel up to 10km per night.
Fox populations are very resilient to conventional methods of control.
Rapid re-invasion of areas occur after control measures are implemented.
Further information on fox characteristics and behaviour can be found on DELWP website www.delwp.vic.gov.au
Fox Control or Fox Removal is best achieved by using a combination of control measures, not just one and by working across a landscape, involving the whole community, rather than just on individual properties. Dependent of the area location, be it; (Urban, Semi-Urban, rural or natural landscaping) our control measures include but not restricted to are;
• Harbour Removal
• Den Fumigation and Ripping
• Baiting
• Trapping (We posses ministerial approval for leg hold trapping in Urban area’s)
• Shooting & Spotlighting
• Exclusion Fencing
We conduct a thorough inspection and survey of the area, provide you with an Integrated Pest Management Action Plan with detailed maps and co-ordinates, control methods and competitive priced components at each stage. Using the right tools we shall monitor, evaluate and asses the results and provide regular follow ups.
No job is too big or small we can tailor an effective Integrated Fox management control program to your needs, so please! call us today.
Remember, fox control is time-consuming and there is no quick-fix solution.
If you’re experiencing a Fox problem, Call us directly on 0418 774 899 or email info@gotchyapc.com.au
The Canid Pest Ejector in motion
