Harvey and Waroona small landholders encouraged to learn more about fox prevention

Small landholders across Harvey and Waroona are encouraged to sign up to learn more about fox prevention.

The Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group is urging the community to help control efforts as fox kits are soon to start leaving their dens to hunt for food independently.

The PHBG is hosting a workshop on fox control for small landholders to help them learn how to safely and effectively manage the invasive pests.

Foxes prey on native wildlife and livestock and can cause significant ecological and economic damage.

To help manage their presence, the PHBG holds several workshops each year on control methods and loans traps free of charge to bolster grassroots control efforts.

PHBG executive officer Teele Hooper-Worrell said it was important to act during spring and early summer to make a significant impact on fox numbers.

“While larger landholders have access to a wider range of control methods to manage the impacts of foxes, it can be very challenging for smaller landholders,” she said.

“Foxes not only predate on chickens and young and native animals, but they also spread diseases like parvovirus and mange. This means the whole community needs to work together to reduce fox numbers.”

The workshop will feature fox expert and pest management technician Eddie Juras, who will discuss control methods and provide insights into fox behaviour and biology.

Landholders interested in attending PHBG workshops can find more information and register at PHBG.org.