Report Pests in Public Places
Report Pests in Public Places

Report Pests in Public Places

Report Pests in Public Places

Report pests in public places
Last updated on: 02 January 2024

Public places

The City will investigate pests in:
  • City managed natural bushland
  • open waterbodies in reserves
  • wetland areas and
  • recreational areas such as reserves, ovals and streetscapes.

Council responsibility

The City will respond to requests relating to:
  • bees/wasps in verge trees, parks or public areas
  • termites and cedar moth caterpillars in verge trees
  • pests in conservation areas including foxes, rabbits and feral cats
  • mosquitoes in public places and
  • pests in Council buildings. 
Note - the City does not treat ants in parks or public areas.

Utility services and infrastructure

The City does not respond to pest issues in utility services and infrastructure owned by other entities e.g. Telstra Pits and Water Corporation manholes.
Refer to the following information for other utility services:

Private land

If you see pests coming from private land, please report pests on private property.

Pest control information

Find out more about how the City controls pests in City managed buildings and amenity areas such as public parks and gardens.

Raise a Request

  • To report pests in public places, please click on the correct request type below.
  • An Officer will investigate and respond, if requested, within 10 working days.