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Mackay Regional Pest Management Group

Locality: Proserpine, Queensland

Address: 45 Main St 4800 Proserpine, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.mackayregionalpestgroup.org.au

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25.01.2022 People of the Mackay Whitsundays region, if you want to learn all the latest information regarding the control of Giant Rat's Tail grasses, make sure you don't miss this event!

25.01.2022 Do you feel like going fishing this weekend? Then make sure you don't miss this great opportunity to wet a line AND help to keep the number of Tilapia down in Muller's Lagoon.

24.01.2022 Don't forget to register for the Tilapia fishing competition next weekend while there is still space! Last year, registrations filled up completely about a week before the event. Make sure you secure your spot by registering here:http://redhotcouriersgroup.com.au/fishing-comp/

24.01.2022 A new report about the impacts of peri-urban wild dogs in QLD has been released. The report reveals new insights into the impact of per-urban dogs on native wildlife and shares details about the diseases they carry that can impact human and animal health......

24.01.2022 Peacock bass are a highly aggressive aquarium fish that must not be released into the Australian environment. We need your help to prevent the spread! Report any sightings of peacock bass to https://www.daf.qld.gov.au//pe/report-a-pest-fish-sighting

21.01.2022 If you use the digital version of PestSmart, please consider completing a survey for the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions. This will allow them to make the experience even better!

21.01.2022 Biocontrol, which is the method of controlling pests by using other organisms, can be risky. A well-known example is introducing the cane toad to control the ca...ne beetle. Fortunately, there are many examples of the positive effects of biocontrol. Whitsunday Catchment Landcare Inc. Project Officer is seen here infecting healthy prickly pear plants with cactoblastis-infected cladodes. The cactoblastis moth pupae will eat the healthy plants from the inside out, helping us control the highly invasive prickly pear. For more information, contact Reef Catchments Pests and Weeds Officer: [email protected]

20.01.2022 Red Hot Couriers Mackay's pest fishing competition is this Saturday! If you're looking for things to do this school holidays, this event is going to be very family friendly with plenty for the kids to do. Make sure you register early.

18.01.2022 Yellow Crazy Ants have been found in the Whitsundays. Most commonly detected around port areas, the yellow crazy ant is listed as one of the world's 100 worst i...nvasive alien species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Native to Africa, its name comes from its erratic walking style and frantic movements, especially when disturbed. Yellow crazy ants can disrupt natural environments, affect the horticulture industry, and cause skin and eye irritations. Further information is available by contacting the Qld Dept Agriculture and Fisheries Customer Service Centre by phone (13 25 23) or by email ([email protected]). A fact sheet & risk assessment is available at: https://www.business.qld.gov.au//restrict/yellow-crazy-ant

13.01.2022 The 2017 Feral Photo & Video Competition is open again for 2017 - Entries close October 27 2017

12.01.2022 Have you seen navua sedge? Navua sedge has recently been spotted in the Mackay region. If you think you might have found navua sedge the Mackay Regional Pest Management Group would like to hear about it. ... Please send photos of potential navua sedge to Lalith at [email protected] Navua sedge is easily identified by the green '6 armed star' around the flowers, pictured below. Some of our neighbours to the north have been struggling with this weed for a while. Let's get on top of it before it becomes a problem in our region. More info about navua available here: https://www.daf.qld.gov.au//0007//IPA-Navua-Sedge-PP53.pdf

11.01.2022 The Weed Spotters Network Queensland has released a handbook for the Weed Spotter Network citizen science project. Download your copy below. Inside you'll find all the Weed Spotting resources you need including advice on where and when to spot weeds, weed hygiene advice, a step-by-step guide to collecting weed specimens and lots of useful links and references.

10.01.2022 This is a day not to be missed!

08.01.2022 PEST FISHING COMP Last year Reef Catchments hosted a huge pest fishing competition, with over 300 registered participants. Now, thanks to Red Hot Couriers Mack...ay the fishing competition is on again! Make sure to register ahead of time and join the Facebook event Register: http://redhotcouriersgroup.com.au/fishing-comp/ Join event: https://www.facebook.com/events/637080846731345/ See you there!

07.01.2022 Experts are worried that this fishy fiend found in the Pioneer River could be very bad news for our native species. If you catch a peacock bass please kill them humanely, take a photo, dispose of them properly and contact QLD DAF by emailing [email protected] or calling 13 25 23.

05.01.2022 For those who missed the Madeira vine information session at Finch Hatton yesterday, Madeira vine is a vigorous climber that can produce thousands of aerial tub...ers along its stem. It is a serious environmental weed that can degrade intact native forests, completely altering the environments it dominates. It smothers trees, shrubs and understorey species. It can cause canopy collapse of mature trees due to weight of vine. It can grow as a ground cover, disrupting native seedling germination and growth. If you see any Madeira vine, particularly growing along waterways, please report it to Maria Ferraro - pest manager officer MRC - [email protected] - 0417608199 See more

04.01.2022 The MRPMG had a great day at the Operation Target Tilapia pest fishing event at the Goose Ponds today - check out some great photos from Reef Catchments below #tilapia #invasivefish #mrpmg #reefcatchments #mackay

03.01.2022 New frontiers in pest management - see this link for an engaging free podcast from the Australasian Vertebrate Pest Conference 2017

03.01.2022 CALLING FINCH HATTON LOCALS! If you're a bit of a weed buff, head along next Thursday 4pm - 6pm to find out more about Madeira Vine. Mackay Regional Council an...d Pioneer Catchment & Landcare Group Inc. are hosting the session to help local residents learn more about how to control this weed, as well as how to prevent stream bank loss with vegetation (Madeira Vine often kills stream bank vegetation). The event will be postponed to 21st March if rained out. Click here to view the full details - https://reefcatchments.com.au//2/03/Madeira-Vine-Event.pdf See more