Pest Profile Insects Insects ANTS Scientific name: Various There are over 4000 known species of ants in Australia, however, only a few of these (mostly introduced species) are considered pests. Ants can be considered pests when they enter or cause damage to buildings,...
Pest Profile Animals Animals FERAL ORWILD PIGS Scientific name: Sus scrofa Present since early European settlement, feral or wild pigs in Australia are descendants of various domestic pig breeds. Populations of feral pigs have since spread by natural dispersal,...
Pest Profile Foxes Animal Pests FOXES Scientific name: Vulpes vulpes Foxes are opportunistic omnivores that eat a variety of meat, insects and plant materials. A large portion of the fox’s diet consists of introduced and native animals. Foxes were introduced...
Pest Profile Animals Animal Pests FERAL CATS Scientific name: Felis catus Feral cats are opportunistic predators that eat a wide range of foods, including native birds and wildlife. They often hunt and kill the most available prey species, but it has been reported...
Pest Profile Vermin Vermin RATS Scientific name: Rattus norvegicus & Rattus rattus There are two main rat species deemed as pests within Victoria: The Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus – also known as the common rat, sewer rat or brown rat, is the larger of the...
