Fox control
Foxes take newborn lambs, young goats and poultry, and are a serious threat to native wildlife. Planned control at the right time makes the biggest difference.
- Category D licensed
- 5+ years experience
- $10M public liability
- Servicing NSW
- Life Member - Hunters & Fishermen Association of NSW
The problem and the damage
- Losses of newborn lambs and young goats.
- Attacks on poultry and other small livestock.
- Predation of native mammals, ground-nesting birds and reptiles.
- Spreading weeds such as blackberry through their droppings.
Why act early
Fox cubs are usually born in late winter and spring, when adult foxes are hunting hard to feed them. That often overlaps with lambing.
Reducing fox numbers before lambing starts gives newborn lambs the best chance.
Best time to act
A few weeks before lambing or kidding is a key time. Autumn is another, when young foxes spread out to find their own territory.
Foxes move in from surrounding land, so coordinated control with neighbours works far better than one property on its own.
How we control them
Ground shooting by a Category D licensed shooter, mostly at night when foxes are active, using thermal imaging to find and clearly identify each animal.
All work follows the Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Pest Animals in NSW and NSW firearms laws. We never target native species.
Before we start
- A site risk assessment covering boundaries, houses, roads, stock, neighbours and native wildlife areas.
- A written agreement setting out what we will do, where and when, before any work starts.
- Safe areas and times agreed with you. We ask you to tell us where stock and people will be.
- No unauthorised people on site while we are working.
- All equipment supplied. You do not need to provide anything.
Who it's for
- Farms
- Rural landholders
- Councils
- Golf courses
- Schools
- Industrial sites
Where a site is close to people, such as schools, golf courses or industrial sites, work is planned around safe times. If shooting is not suitable for a site, we will tell you honestly.
Neighbour programs
Feral animals do not stop at the fence. When neighbouring properties book together, we can plan one coordinated program across the boundary, which usually gives better results for everyone. Ask about group pricing.
Questions about fox control
How far before lambing should I book?
Ideally a few weeks before lambing starts. Call early so we can plan visits around your lambing dates.
Can you work on small blocks?
Sometimes. Every site gets a risk assessment first. Some small blocks close to houses or roads are not suitable for shooting, and we will tell you straight away if that is the case.
Talk to us about fox control
Every property is different. Call to discuss pricing and a fox control plan that suits your land.
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