Invasive plants and animals

Brisbane enjoys many beautiful natural areas with abundant wildlife and biodiversity. Unfortunately, some species have been introduced into the natural environment where they compete for resources and adversely affect our native flora and fauna; these species are called invasive (or pest) plants and animals.

Council is committed to managing invasive plants and animals to ensure the long-term protection of our natural environment and biodiversity.

Learn more about invasive plants and animals, and how to manage them to reduce their environmental, social and economic impacts.

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Learn about what are invasive plants and animals, legal obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2014, what Council is doing and how you can help.

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Learn how to identify and control invasive plants (or weeds) found in Brisbane using Council’s online weed identification tool.

Find out about the Biosecurity Plan for the Brisbane Local Government Area, which outlines the priority species for management in Brisbane, and the Biosecurity Programs that Council is currently undertaking to manage invasive species in Brisbane.

Declared plants are those identified by the Queensland Government as undesirable species and are listed in the Biosecurity Act 2014. Find out more about the plant and animal species you need to report to Council or to Biosecurity Queensland.

Find out information about prevention and control of non-domestic cats including feral cats.

The European red fox is a declared pest animal. Find information about fox management, description, habitat and fox proof poultry pens.

Learn about problems caused by feral deer and control measures land owners can take.

Find out about wild dogs in Brisbane, and how to manage wild dog problems.

It is illegal to keep, breed, sell or knowingly harbour rabbits in Queensland. Report a rabbit sighting and learn how to control rabbit problems on your property.

It is illegal to keep, breed, sell, or knowingly harbour red-eared slider turtles in Brisbane. Learn more about the red-eared slider turtle.

Council operates a biological control facility to breed insects that target invasive aquatic weeds. Find out how you can submit an order for biological control agents.

The most dangerous ant in the Brisbane area is the fire ant. Other ants that may cause problems around the home include yellow crazy ants, green head ants, meat ants, sugar ants and funnel ants.

There are many noxious fish, also known as pest fish, included in the Biosecurity Act 2014 that are managed in accordance with obligations established by the Queensland Government.

Biting midges are often called sandflies. Find out how to deter midges in your home.

Council offers advice on how to control rat or mouse problems on private property. 

Information about the common myna.

How to remove unwanted cane toads. Includes a brief history of the introduction of the cane toad to Australia.

Council’s mosquito management staff inspect and treat breeding sites regularly using quad bikes, utility trucks and on foot. 

The poinciana looper moth, is a pest of trees including the iconic shade and ornamental tree poinciana, that is often grown as a street tree across Brisbane.

Feral pigs’ impact on nationally listed threatened species and ecological communities. Find out about where they live, the problems they cause, and how to report them.

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