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Pest equipment for hire

RLI has pest traps available for rent for our Landcare Groups and associated members to assist with natural resource management in our area. Contact Local Landcare Coordinator, Lydia Blocksidge, to express your interest in hiring this equipment or for more information. Please see what’s available below;

All equipment is available for hire for a 21-day period and a $50 deposit on collection. This deposit will be returned to you when the equipment is returned to us as per the terms set out in the Hire Agreement. Tadpole lure baits are not reusable, these cost $20 from us and will need to be paid for on collection. Hire is on a first-come first-served basis.

Pest: Cane Toads

Cane toad collection buckets (for adult cane toads) in four sizes - 20L, 5L, 2.2L, 1L
Cane toad TOADINATOR trap (for adult cane toads)
Cane toad tadpole trap bucket (for tadpoles)

Cane toads are an invasive introduced species toxic to humans, pets and native animals. They also prey on native reptiles and beetles as well as bees and dung beetles.

As a landholder in the Ballina and Lismore regions you can assist in keeping cane toad numbers under control.

Catch adult cane toads with our collection buckets or the TOADINATOR trap. The buckets come in four sizes depending on your preference and capacity.

More information on cane toads, trapping and humane euthanasia can be found via the links below.

*The Toadinator has a solar powered light and sound attractor unit to lure cane toads.

Catching tadpoles is an alternative and effective control measure, if you are not confident catching adult cane toads, or in addition to.

More information on cane toad tadpole traps can be found via the links below.

Watergum - Overview of the trap and lures
Watergum - Introduction video
Watergum - Using the tadpole trap effectively video
Watergum - Tadpole lures
Watergum - Tadpole traps
Watergum - Trap instructions

Pest: Indian Myna bird

Indian Myna trap

*It is essential to know the difference between the Indian Myna bird (introduced species) - also called Common Myna bird and the Noisy Myna bird (native species). The Noisy Myna is a native bird and it is protected by law. Learn more here

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) list the 100 most invasive species on the planet. Indian Myna are one of three birds on the list. They were introduced to Australia in 1862 (in Melbourne) and have since spread along the East Coast as far as Cairns and there are also records in Darwin, Adelaide and Perth.

Indian Mynas are a threat to native wildlife because of their aggressive defence of territory, their competition for food, and their competition for nest hollows/artificial nest boxes. In the case of the latter, they will actively evict other species from their nests, kill young, destroy eggs, and block-off empty hollows to prevent use by other birds. These species include native birds, gliders and more. Indian Mynas are also prolific breeders and can produce two to three clutches of eggs a year, resulting in up to 18 young. By comparison, rosellas will only usually raise two or three chicks.

RLI is supporting our Local Landcare groups and associated members to control Indian Myna numbers by providing resources and loaning traps so landholders can help to manage these pests.

More information on Indian Myna birds, trapping and humane euthanasia can be found via the links below.