Apr2011_WILD DOG CONTROL
Moreton Bay Regional Council is urging rural landholders to report sightings of wild dogs.
Division 11, councillor, Bob Millar, said the wild dog breeding season was about to begin and was likely to see wild dogs become more prolific and territorial.
Division 11, councillor, Bob Millar, said the wild dog breeding season was about to begin and was likely to see wild dogs become more prolific and territorial.
"One of the key things rural residents can do to reduce the impact of wild dogs on their properties is to ensure feral canines don’t have an opportunity to become overly familiar with humans," Cr Millar said.
"Wild dogs will be on the hunt for food and feeding them is likely to make them bolder and more aggressive.
"It’s crucial that domestic dogs are restrained or kept indoors at night and away from neighbouring bushland to minimise the risk of attack, particularly if your property is near a forest area.
"If you notice wild dogs around your property, please notify council so our animal control officers can take steps to assess and mitigate the impact of these menaces on you and your neighbours."
Cr Millar said the 1080 wild dog baiting program for 2011 would begin in some areas on April 11 to coincide with the traditional start of the wild dog breeding season.
"This year we’re also considering 1080 baiting programs for the Laceys Creek and Mt Pleasant areas but need as many interested landholders as possible to signal their willingness to partner with council and get involved," Cr Millar said.
"Council relies on landholders to report wild dog sightings and attacks to help target specific areas of activity for follow up baiting programs,” Cr Millar said.
"With your assistance and cooperation we can take steps to control the wild dog menace in the Moreton Bay region."
For more information on coordinated baiting programs contact council on 3205 0555.
Wild dog fact sheets are available from council’s website at: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au
Sightings and attacks can be reported at: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/wilddogs
"Wild dogs will be on the hunt for food and feeding them is likely to make them bolder and more aggressive.
"It’s crucial that domestic dogs are restrained or kept indoors at night and away from neighbouring bushland to minimise the risk of attack, particularly if your property is near a forest area.
"If you notice wild dogs around your property, please notify council so our animal control officers can take steps to assess and mitigate the impact of these menaces on you and your neighbours."
Cr Millar said the 1080 wild dog baiting program for 2011 would begin in some areas on April 11 to coincide with the traditional start of the wild dog breeding season.
"This year we’re also considering 1080 baiting programs for the Laceys Creek and Mt Pleasant areas but need as many interested landholders as possible to signal their willingness to partner with council and get involved," Cr Millar said.
"Council relies on landholders to report wild dog sightings and attacks to help target specific areas of activity for follow up baiting programs,” Cr Millar said.
"With your assistance and cooperation we can take steps to control the wild dog menace in the Moreton Bay region."
For more information on coordinated baiting programs contact council on 3205 0555.
Wild dog fact sheets are available from council’s website at: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au
Sightings and attacks can be reported at: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/wilddogs
