Feral Animal Control

The proliferation of feral animals in inaccessible areas of outback Australia has made aerial baiting, of feral dogs in particular, one of the primary means to control these pests.

We have been performing this work for over twenty years, and have developed systems to prevent incursions into restricted areas, such as townships and homesteads, and our aircraft are equipped with accurate tracking systems able to provide customers with detailed plans of bait paths.

Our baiting aircraft have been chosen for ther suitability for the task, and have been equipped with approved bait containment and dispatch systems. Pilots and dispatchers have extensive experience in these operations, ensuring accurate and repeatable bait placement.




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VH-CWH waiting to be loaded at a bait station

Animal Spotting and Survey

There are many methods of determining the prevalence of animal species, and aerial survey, in conjunction with ground proofing of results is one. We have conducted many aerial surveys over the years, assessing the populations of kangaroo, goat, horse and pig. Locust spotting is another activity we conduct for the Australian Plague Locust Commission.

Surveys are conducted at various heights above ground level, with trained observers conducting the count, whilst the pilot maintains height and course. Results of the survey is ground proofed by comparing the ground count with that from the air, and applying industry accepted correction factors.

Our aircraft are equipped with upto date GPS and track recording equipment, as well as SatNav tracking equipment, allowing the aircraft position to be tracked externally for safety.



Locust Band

Showing an example of a locust band seen from the air. This band was approximately 1.5km in length.