Important information for the periods - 30 April 2012 to 11 June 2012 (first program)

Rabbit Control using Pindone poison baits will take place at headlands, parks, ovals, golf courses and beaches throughout Pittwater. The specific locations are listed below and advisory signs will be displayed at all affected reserves. If the baiting program needs to be extended due to wet weather, on-site signs and Council's website will display the new finish date.

 During the first week of baiting, plain carrots (not laced with Pindone poison) are laid where evidence of rabbit activity is seen. The second week of baiting involves laying of green-dyed chopped carrot that is laced with Pindone poison. The poison baits are laid on two days only, in the afternoon and any uneaten baits are removed early the following morning. The sites are then checked regularly for carcasses. Please report to Council any dead rabbits found during the baiting period at the sites listed on this page.

Pindone poison is an anticoagulant considered low level of hazard to humans and domestic animals when used according to the label. However, children should be supervised and pets kept away from the affected reserves for the duration of the program. Dogs should also be kept on leash in areas surrounding the participating reserves. In case of accidental poisoning with Pindone, persons should contact the Poisons Information Centre on 131126 and go to the closest hospital emergency department. Animals should be taken to the closest vet immediately.

Important note to pet rabbit owners & rabbit breeders: please seek advice from your veterinary surgeon regarding annual vaccination against rabbit Calicivirus. Generally the vaccination should take place prior to February each year to ensure that there is sufficient time for immunity to build-up in your rabbit prior to any release of the biological agent by public authorities.

Pindone poison baits will be laid at the following reserves:

Southern section

• Dewrang/Anana Rve
• 7 Jacksons Rd. Warriewood (Narrabeen Indoor Sports Centre)
• Boondah Council Depot, Warriewood
• Boondah playing fields, Warriewood
• Shearwater Estate (adjacent to Warriewood Wetlands), Warriewood
• Fern Creek/Honeysuckle Grove, Warriewood
• Lake Park Reserve, North Narrabeen
• Nth Narrabeen pool car park reserve
• Lakeside Caravan Park, North Narrabeen
• Narrabeen Headland, North Narrabeen
• Turimetta Headland including behind houses 39-69 Narrabeen Park Parade
• Warriewood Beach (Narrabeen Park Parade)
• Mona Vale Bowling Club-1776 Pittwater Rd. Mona Vale
• Bassett St. Reserve & Nth Mona Vale Beach- the Basin
• Mona Vale Dunes & Apex park excluding children’s playground area
• Mona Vale Cemetery, Mona Vale Rd
• Village Park, Mona Vale
• Kitchener Park, Mona Vale
• Winji Jimmi Reserve Cnr Halesmith & Rednal Streets, Mona Vale
• Kariboo Reserve, Mona Vale
• Pavich Reserve, Mona Vale
• Canal area rear of 76 Bassett Street from Darley Road behind factories, Mona Vale

Northern section

• Bungan beach & headland (excluding small area adjacent 51 Bungan Head Rd)
• Newport Beach-north & south, including Eric Green Reserve above nth end of Newport Bch
• Crescent Reserve, Newport
• Bilgola Beach & South Bilgola Headland
• Council right-of-way between Rednall Street and Yachtsmans Reserve and Yachtsmans Resrve, Newport
• Palmgrove Park, Dress Circle Rd. Avalon
• Avalon Beach Dunes, Avalon
• Bangalley Headland Reserve Marine Pde entrance
• Little Head Reserve, Whale Beach Rd, Whale Beach
• Horden and Wiltshire Parks, South Palm Beach
• Governor Phillip Park
• South Avalon Headland
• Bangalley Headland Reserve Marine, Parade entrance
• Angophora Reserve, Bilgola
• Mackay Reserve, rear of Ralston Road, Palm Beach

For further Information

• Contact Lavinia Schofield on 9970 1365
• Refer to Council's Feral Rabbit information page.
  

Updated: 18 Apr 2012