Pest Management
Common Pests
Cane Grub Management
Information on cane grubs is available from the following sites:
- SRA website
- Burdekin Region Cane Grub Identification Information Sheet
- Greyback Canegrub Information Sheet 2024
- Greyback Cane Grub Management Plan
Sugarcane Wireworm
Mostly found in paddocks that poorly drain or remain wet. Wireworms bore into the eyes of germinating billets or
ratooning stubble, or into the growing point of young shoots.
Pig Management
Pig control information is available at these sites:
- Poisoning of Feral Pigs Guide
- Feral Pig Baiting Station Guide
- Trapping of Feral Pigs Guide
- Exclusion Fencing For Feral Pig Control Guide
- Shooting/Hunting of Feral Pigs Guide
Groups of at least three people can apply for a pig shooting subsidy. To apply, complete the application form and submit it to the BPS office.
Wallaby Management
Wallabies are one of the Burdekin’s major pests. They affect productivity and can cause major economical loss.
BPS offer multiple solutions to assist growers with the control of Macropods.
We suggest growers apply for a culling mitigation permit (link attached) as wallabies are a native Australian animal.
BPS also offer a Wallaby and Feral Pig fencing subsidy.
Rat Management
Information on rat management is available from the following sites:
If any rat baiting activities are undertaken, these need to be recorded by BPS staff to ensure ongoing registration of baiting products
Fall Armyworm
Information on FAW is available from the Sugar Research Australia link below:
If you have anything suspicions please give the staff at BPS a call.
Information on other pests can be found here.
SRA Biosecurity Plan For the Sugar Cane Industry
Grower Tools
SRA Calibration of liquid insecticide applicators for canegrub management
Suscon Maxi Calibration Sheet
Calibration of Granular Insecticide Applicator
BPS Grower Services
- Contact BPS to discuss pest damage and management options.
- BPS staff can provide assistance calibrating insecticide applicators.
