Coastal fox control program

• Canid pest ejectors (spring-activated baiting devices) are used to control foxes in areas of known activity
• Ejectors are installed across selected bushland areas and private properties within the program area. They are not placed in coastal dunal areas
• Ejectors are baited either with Sodium Fluoroacetate (1080) or Para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP), both are restricted pesticides
• A regulatory risk assessment is undertaken prior to placement of canid pest ejectors on any property
• All properties located within 500 m of an approved property are notified prior to commencement of control activities
• Warning signs are placed at the entrances to properties where canid pest ejectors are in place
• Control activities are conducted by qualified and experienced invasive animal officers. Officers operate under council’s policies and procedures and in line with Queensland's animal welfare laws.

1080 is considered the most species-specific pesticide for controlling invasive species. For more information about 1080, view the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries 1080 fact sheet. PAPP has also been shown to be a successful and humane pest control toxin. Information about PAPP  and detailed information for protecting your domestic animals from accidental poisoning can be obtained on the Pest Smart website.

Note: Canid pest ejectors cannot be trans-located by animals. However domestic pets may be at risk if allowed to roam. It is an offence to allow a cat or dog to roam outside of its property. Read about responsible dog and cat ownership.

• Fox dens are located annually with assistance from den detection dogs. Dogs are specially trained to signal whether a den is active or inactive
• Dens may also be located by community members and reported to council
• Active fox dens are fumigated in line with Queensland's animal welfare laws.

• Extensive monitoring is undertaken all year round for the coastal fox control program
• Motion detection cameras are used in both dunal areas, national parks and council reserves
• Cameras are used to capture invasive animal and native animal activity to determine the program's effectiveness
• These cameras are locked, GPS recorded and only authorized officers view this camera footage
• Please respect this program and please don't touch the cameras.

• Soft-catch foothold traps are used to control foxes in areas of known fox activity
• Traps are placed across selected bushland areas and private properties within the program area
• Warning signs are placed at the entrance of properties undertaking trapping
• Where trapping is occurring on council land, warning signs are erected in the immediate vicinity of trapping sites
• Traps are checked daily or continuously by telemetry camera
• Target species trapped on council land are euthanized by an authorised officer
• Control activities are conducted by qualified and experienced invasive animal officers. Officers operate under council’s policies and procedures and in line with Queensland's animal welfare laws.

Note: Domestic pets may be at risk if allowed to roam. It is an offence to allow a cat or dog to roam outside its property. Read about responsible dog and cat ownership.