Urban & agricultural pest
Feral Pigeons
Highly adaptable birds that can create hygiene, infrastructure, feed contamination and biosecurity problems.
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Learn about the species and their impacts
Introduced pest species can place significant pressure on biodiversity, agriculture, infrastructure, biosecurity and sensitive environments. Select a species below for more detailed information.
Introduced herbivore
European Rabbits
One of Australia's most destructive introduced herbivores, affecting vegetation regeneration, soils and agriculture.
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Introduced herbivore
European Hares
An often overlooked grazing and browsing pressure on pasture, crops, vineyards, revegetation and native vegetation.
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Introduced predator
Red Foxes
A major introduced predator of native wildlife that can also cause serious losses to poultry, lambs and other livestock.
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Introduced herbivore
Feral Deer
Increasing pressure on agricultural and natural landscapes through browsing, grazing, trampling and soil disturbance.
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Educational resource
Feral Cats
A serious threat to Australian wildlife. Feral cats are included here as an educational resource and are not advertised as a standard FEMS control service.
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