Feral pigs are one of the most destructive pest animals affecting rural NSW. They damage pastures, contaminate water sources, destroy crops, spread disease, and cause significant losses to agricultural production.
Davrac delivers structured feral pig management programs designed to:
✅ Reduce pig numbers
✅ Protect livestock and crops
✅ Minimize environmental damage
✅ Provide GPS-mapped reporting
✅ Support long-term property biosecurity
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Successful feral pig control in NSW requires a planned, lawful and strategic approach. No single method is effective on its own instead, Davrac delivers integrated management programs using a combination of approved techniques selected according to terrain, pig activity, seasonal conditions and landholder objectives.
Our licensed controllers utilize NSW‑approved, best‑practice methods including:
Program Timeline
Initial Assessment (Week 1)
Property inspection, mapping, and identification of pig pressure
Review of water points, feed availability and seasonal drivers
Control Phase (Weeks 2–6)
Integrated baiting, trapping and shooting operations
Neighbour coordination to maximize long‑term impact
Monitoring Phase (Ongoing)
Camera traps and follow‑up patrols
Adjustments based on seasonal movement
Compliance & Welfare
All control activities are conducted with a strong focus on animal welfare, safety and regulatory compliance, meeting NSW legislative and biosecurity requirements. Full reporting is provided for landholder records.
✅ Structured Pest Management Plans
✅ Thermal-Assisted Detection
✅ GPS-Mapped Reporting
✅ Licensed & Insured
✅ Compliance Documentation
✅ Coordinated Multi-Property Programs
✅ Central West NSW Coverage
Feral pig populations can increase rapidly if left unmanaged.
Common impacts include:
The longer populations remain unmanaged, the more expensive control becomes.
Our feral pig management programs are designed to:
Every program includes monitoring, assessment and reporting to measure success.
Feral pigs leave highly distinctive ground disturbance, rooting, tracks, wallows, and scats, making them one of the easiest invasive pest species to detect. Their impact on the landscape is often severe, widespread, and rapid, which is why NSW Government identifies feral pigs as a priority biosecurity threat due to environmental damage, agricultural losses, and disease‑spread risk.
Fresh soil turned over across paddocks.
Rounded hoof prints around dams and fence lines.
Muddy depressions near water.
Clear movement corridors through vegetation.
Large dark droppings near feeding areas.
Engaging professional feral pig management services can help landholders to:
Across New South Wales, effective feral pig control relies on property‑specific management programs rather than one‑off treatments. Each property presents different challenges, and successful outcomes depend on using the right mix of control methods at the right time.
Tailored feral pig management programs ensure landholders receive practical, results‑driven solutions that align with their operational needs, while meeting their responsibilities under NSW biosecurity legislation.
Pricing depends on property size, terrain, pig activity and program duration.
Yes. Ongoing monitoring and neighbour coordination help reduce reinvasion.
As soon as activity is identified. Early intervention is generally more effective and less costly.