Administrator Why One Night of Pig Control May Not Be Enough Landholders sometimes expect that a single night of thermal pig control will solve their problem for months or years. Understanding why this is rarely the case — and what a realistic management progra... 24 June 2026 Field Notes
Administrator When Shooting Is Not the Right Control Method Thermal shooting is the primary control method used by Peachester Rural Services, and it’s effective across the vast majority of SE Queensland property types. But there are situations where it is not ... 24 June 2026 Field Notes
Administrator Feral Pigs After Wet Weather in SE Queensland Landholders across SE Queensland who have managed pigs for several seasons will have noticed a consistent pattern: a good wet season is followed by a significant increase in pig activity. Understandin... 24 June 2026 Field Notes
Administrator How Council Biosecurity Programs and Private Landholders Can Work Together Feral animal management in SE Queensland doesn’t have to be a purely individual effort. Local governments, NRM groups and state programs all have roles to play — and landholders who engage with these ... 24 June 2026 Field Notes
Administrator How to Tell If Feral Pigs Are Active on Your Property Feral pigs rarely operate on a schedule that makes them easy to catch in the act. Most active between dusk and dawn, they can cause significant damage to crops, pasture, dams and infrastructure overni... 24 June 2026 Field Notes
Administrator Feral Pig Damage: Pasture, Creeks, Dams, Macadamias and Fences Feral pigs are not a passive nuisance — they are active, intelligent animals that cause measurable economic and ecological damage wherever they establish. Understanding the specific damage types helps... 24 June 2026 Field Notes
Administrator Why Thermal Imaging Works for Nocturnal Feral Animal Control Thermal imaging has transformed feral animal control in Australia over the past decade. For landholders who have never had a thermal operation on their property, understanding why the technology is so... 24 June 2026 Field Notes
Administrator Thermal Survey vs Control Operation: What Is the Difference? When landholders first contact Peachester Rural Services, one of the most common questions is whether they need a “survey” or a “control operation.” The two terms describe genuinely different engageme... 24 June 2026 Field Notes
Administrator What Landholders Need to Prepare Before a Night Operation A thermal night operation is a straightforward process for most rural properties, but a little preparation beforehand makes a significant difference to how smoothly things go. Here’s what we ask landh... 24 June 2026 Field Notes
