{"id":105293,"date":"2025-03-08T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/?p=105293"},"modified":"2025-03-05T23:17:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T12:17:47","slug":"baiting-programs-to-contain-wild-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/news\/baiting-programs-to-contain-wild-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Baiting programs to contain wild dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

NORTH Coast Local Land Services is moving fast to address wild dog population growth rates by promoting baiting programs across the region.<\/p>\n

Wild dogs refer to all wild-living dogs including dingoes, feral domestic dogs with activity levels peak during the autumn breeding season.<\/p>\n

Baiting programs are becoming more accessible and widespread, while community training can play a key role in containing future activity.<\/p>\n

Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training is required for landholders to use 1080, Pindone, RHDV or PAPP baits across the Northern Rivers.<\/p>\n

The training is available online at no cost or via face-to-face sessions at select locations based on demand.<\/p>\n

Team leader for invasive species Dean Chamberlain said it aims to protect livestock, horticulture and domestic pets.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy working together through community-led baiting programs and government-supported initiatives, landholders can significantly improve the success of pest control efforts,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring landholders are trained and accredited to use 1080 safely is essential and by completing the VPIT course, landholders receive a five-year accreditation, allowing them to participate in baiting programs while ensuring compliance with regulations.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn effective control program should use a combination of control methods to be most effective so we are encouraging landholders to contact our biosecurity team who can offer tailored advice suited to your property and can assist in coordinating group programs with your neighbours.\u201d<\/p>\n

Training programs can be found at lls.nsw.gov.au<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NORTH Coast Local Land Services is moving fast to address wild dog population growth rates by promoting baiting programs across the region. Wild dogs refer to all wild-living dogs including dingoes, feral domestic dogs with activity levels peak during the autumn breeding season. Baiting programs are becoming more accessible and widespread, while community training can […]<\/p>\n

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