BEAUDESERT Landcare recently partnered with the Scenic Rim Regional Council to hold an information workshop about invasive pests.
Participants were provided with information about Cane Toad Tadpole Lures, Indian Myna Traps and Fire Ants and their habitat.
Cane Toads are prolific breeders and each female can produce 35,000 eggs each time she reproduces.
By setting up a trap and returning a few hours later you can remove hundreds of Cane Toad tadpoles.
Leo Goggins, from Beaudesert Landcare, discussed Indian Myna birds, an introduced pest whose presence in ever-increasing numbers is threatening native birds and hollow-dwelling animals in the Scenic Rim.
They are opportunistic and eat almost anything.
Indian Mynas are very messy birds, evicting animals and birds from nests, attacking chicks and breeding in tree hollows rendering them unusable by other wildlife. These birds breed quickly and can raise multiple clutches each year, with up to five chicks per clutch.
Beaudesert Landcare currently has a campaign which finances the Beaudesert Men’s Shed to make cages to distribute throughout the community.
You can help capture these pests. If you would like to be involved and have a cage trap call 0439 957 758 or contact Beaudesert Landcare via their website www.landcarebeaudesert.com.au.
Council’s Biosecurity Officer outlined the shared responsibility everyone has for invasive weeds, invasive animals and Fire Ants.
“Working together is essential,” she said.
“Human assisted movement is the greatest risk when it comes to spreading fire ants – if you are moving carriers of fire ants (eg soil, mulch, hay etc) check that you are using safe practices.”
Report all or suspected sightings by calling the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries on 132 523.
