Notification of 1080 Baiting in City Reserves
Published on Friday, 17 October 2025 at 2:41:37 PM
The City will be undertaking feral animal control using 1080 poison from Tuesday 28 October to Friday 28 November in the following reserves;
Ambergate Reserve 22614, Doyle Road Ambergate, (72ha),
- Spanish Settlers Reserve 1459 and 17656, Yoongarillup Road, Yoongarillup (27ha)
- Big Rock Reserve 28665, Caves Road, Quedjinup, (76ha),
- Carbunup Reserve 38582, Bussell Highway, Carbunup River (40ha)
- Creekview Reserve 12492, Creekview Road, Quindalup (20ha)
The aim of the control program is to reduce the impacts of feral animals on native fauna and flora in the reserves.
1080 is poisonous and a danger to humans and domestic animals. Surrounding landowners are reminded that dogs must be securely confined, or on a leash at all times. Secondary poisoning can occur if a pet eats an animal that has been killed by 1080 poison. The baiting program will be carried out in accordance with a permit from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Landowners adjacent to these reserves are encouraged to undertake fox control on their properties to increase the overall effectiveness of the program.
For residential areas fox traps are available for loan, on payment of a fully refundable bond, from the City of Busselton.
A protocol has been developed on cage trapping practices.
In rural areas fox control advice can be sought from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Ph 9368 0333).
If you require further information, please contact the City of Busselton Environment Officer on 9781 0464.