Wild Dog Control Program

Next date: Monday, 09 November 2026 | 07:30 AM to 09:00 AM

Somerset Regional Council will conduct a wild dog baiting program throughout Somerset to control wild dog numbers.

Important information when baiting with 1080:

• Baiting can be carried out within 5km of a town. Prior approval from an authorised Council officer is required, increased risk mitigation and conditions apply.
• Baits cannot be laid within 50m of a roadway or within 5m of a boundary fence.
• Notification of 72 hours must be given to all adjoining neighbours (including across roadways).
• An authority to sign form is required if obtaining baits for another person.
• You must supply your rates notice.
• Unconsumed baits are to be retrieved within seven days and destroyed.

Council will attend the following sites to assist with the preparation of 1080 poison baits for the control of dingoes/wild dogs on Monday, 9 November at the following locations and times:

Kilcoy Showgrounds, 7.30am - 9am

Middle Creek, Bryden, 10.30am - 12pm

• Please ensure all meat is fresh and well drained and baits must be fist size (approximately 250g in Southeast Queensland areas).
• No bones, rotten meat or carcasses will be impregnated.
• Baits must be transported in stable, sealable leak-proof containers and all baits are to be laid as soon as possible as it is illegal to store impregnated baits.

For enquiries or bookings phone Council on (07) 5424 4000.

To learn more about the program and other pest management services in Somerset visit somerset.qld.gov.au/Pest-Management

When

Location

Kilcoy Showgrounds, 7.30am - 9am
Middle Creek, Bryden, 10.30am -12pm

Somerset region