NPWS · Works or event
Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing until Monday 1 December 2026 in the following areas: Tallaganda National Park Tallaganda State Conservation Area Gourock National Park All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. For further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
Dates given: “until Monday 1 December 2026”
Updated by NPWS at 9:23 am Mon 7 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.
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