Bobby. wrote on Apr 3^rd, 2026 at 7:30pm:



The collapse of the natural world from human greed is the flashing light of dead species walking.

   By all reports the locust have had a perfect breeding season and soon to let fly.

Rabbits have also enjoyed a favourable breeding season and ready to take our crops.

Being a positive person I can guarantee even though fire ants  now have a strong and growing foothold on the east coast of Australia no politician will mention their abject failure in defending what eventually be the greatest failure by boarder security in the history of Australia.

Daves2017 wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2026 at 8:22pm:


Air rifles like PCP (Compressed air) are good for these critters.

.22Lr has too much for using in sheds puts holes in everything.

This setup with thermal scope isn't cheap i doubt any buyback would even come close to cost price.

White is hot

aquascoot wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 5:17am:



It's why I don't like farms -

all the rats, mice, possums, roos & insects want to eat all your crops and
the snakes want to bite you.
In Victoria the snakes are all deadly from one bite.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2026 at 8:31pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 1:36pm:



I dunno how they do it - there are so many terrible pests in Australia.

Controlling kangaroos:

Google AI:

Farmers use a combination of methods to stop kangaroos from eating crops, ranging from physical barriers and electric fencing to non-lethal deterrents and, where necessary and legally permitted, lethal control. Because kangaroos are highly mobile and intelligent, an integrated approach combining several strategies is typically the most effective.

Here are the main strategies used:

1. Fencing and Physical Barriers

High Exclusion Fencing: Wire mesh, chain mesh, or prefabricated fences (like Hingejoint™) that are at least 1.5 to 1.8 meters high can prevent kangaroos from entering paddocks.
Electric Fencing: Highly effective when properly installed, often using two or more hot wires at different heights (e.g., 600mm and 1.2m) to deliver a deterrent zap, discouraging them from jumping or pushing through.


Fencing Visibility: White electric tape or netting is added to the top of fences to make them more visible, reducing the likelihood of kangaroos crashing into them at night and getting entangled.


Tree Guards: Individual young plants and trees are protected with plastic, mesh, or wire guards until they are large enough to withstand browsing.


2. Non-Lethal Deterrents
Livestock Guardian Dogs: Maremma dogs, often used for sheep, are effective at patrolling boundaries and keeping kangaroos away from areas.


Scare Tactics: Motion-activated sprinklers, strobe lights, and loud noise devices (like gas guns) can disrupt feeding patterns, though kangaroos can sometimes become accustomed to these.
Reflective Tape/CDs: Hanging reflective objects can act as a visual disturbance.
Smelly Repellents: Spraying strong-smelling substances like urea, blood and bone, or commercial odor-based repellents can discourage browsing, though these often require frequent reapplication.


3. Habitat and Property Management
Reducing Attractants: Keeping lawns, grass, and fodder crops short around high-value areas can make the area less attractive for grazing.
Water Management: Removing or fencing off artificial water points and using stock-activated troughs can discourage them from settling near crops.


Strategic Planting: Placing crops further away from bushland, which is their natural shelter.


4. Legal Culling
Authority to Control Wildlife (ATCW): In Australia, kangaroos are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. Farmers must apply for permits to legally shoot them.
Lethal Control: Culling is generally considered a "band-aid" solution that is most effective when part of a broader, long-term management strategy (such as fencing).

lee wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:17pm:



Whatever - I don't know -
it's very difficult to fight off Kangaroo pests.

Then there are: rats, mice, possums and insects too.