Declared pest animals cause serious damage to farms, livestock and native wildlife across WA. Many introduced animals are declared under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007, and landholders have responsibilities to control them on their land. This page explains the pest animals PVPM works with, their status, and how we can help.
Declared status and requirements can change. Always check the current information from DPIRD. Last checked: October 2026.
Declared Pests We Control
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
WA status: Declared pest
Rabbits destroy pasture and crops, ringbark trees and undermine ground with their warrens. A small number can quickly become a large problem.
How PVPM can help: warren survey and mapping, night shooting and warren destruction.
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
WA status: Declared pest
Foxes prey on lambs, poultry and native wildlife, and are a major threat to WA’s threatened species.
How PVPM can help: targeted spotlight shooting, and trapping under a DPIRD permit obtained before any trapping work.
Feral Cat
Felis catus
WA status: Declared pest
Feral cats are one of the biggest threats to WA’s native birds, mammals and reptiles.
How PVPM can help: humane, targeted feral cat control, always separating feral animals from owned pets.
Feral Pig
Sus scrofa
WA status: Declared pest
Feral pigs dig up pasture and crops, damage waterways and can spread disease to livestock.
How PVPM can help: planned ground-based control for pastoral and regional clients.
Feral Goat
Capra hircus
WA status: Declared pest
Feral goats compete with livestock for feed and water and damage native vegetation.
How PVPM can help: planned ground-based control for pastoral and regional clients.
Feral Donkey
Equus asinus
WA status: Declared pest
Feral donkeys degrade land and compete with stock for feed and water.
How PVPM can help: planned ground-based control as part of a feral animal program.
Feral Camel
Camelus dromedarius
WA status: Declared pest
Feral camels damage fences, water points and pasture across pastoral areas.
How PVPM can help: planned ground-based control for pastoral clients.
Feral Deer
Several introduced species
WA status: Declared pest
Feral deer damage crops, pasture, fences and native vegetation, and can be a road hazard. DPIRD is working to prevent them spreading in WA and asks for sightings to be reported.
How PVPM can help: professional shooting on private land, working in line with DPIRD requirements.
Wild Dog
Canis familiaris
WA status: Declared pest
Wild dogs attack sheep, cattle and goats, causing serious losses for livestock producers.
How PVPM can help: targeted shooting to remove problem dogs, working alongside local wild dog management programs.
Other Pest Animals and Native Wildlife
Feral Pigeon (Rock Dove)
Columba livia
WA status: Not a declared pest, but a common nuisance and health concern
Feral pigeons foul buildings, block gutters, contaminate feed and create slip hazards.
How PVPM can help: quiet culling, bird spikes, netting, cleaning and nest removal.
Kangaroos
Western grey and red kangaroo
WA status: Protected native wildlife, managed under licence
Not all problem animals are declared pests. Where kangaroos damage pasture, crops or fences, control may only be carried out under the appropriate licence from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).
How PVPM can help: humane, professional kangaroo management by a licensed shooter, with the appropriate authorisations in place.
Seen a declared pest bird such as a common myna, starling or house crow? Report it to DPIRD using the MyPestGuide Reporter app.
Not Sure What You’re Dealing With?
Book a site assessment and we’ll identify the pest, explain your obligations and give you a clear plan and price.
Official Resources
- DPIRD – Declared pests ↗
- DPIRD – Western Australian Organism List ↗
- WA Health – Feral pigeon control ↗
This page is a general guide only and summarises publicly available government information. Declared status and requirements can change. Always check the official DPIRD and WA Health sources, or contact us for advice about your property. Links to government websites do not imply endorsement of PVPM.