Aerial feral animal control
Greyman OPS is licensed as a professional animal controller.
While we are based in Qld, we can operate nationally after obtaining permits from State Police Services.
We hold national accreditation for Humane Destruction of Animals using firearms.
We use semi-auto AR platform rifles, chambered in 5.56mm or .308Win – depending on the target species and client requirements.
Feral pig control
Feral pigs are a serious environmental and agricultural pest across Australia. They are found in all states and territories, particularly around wetlands and river systems.
They prey on native animals and plants, dig up large expanses of soil and vegetation in search of food and foul fresh water. Feral pigs will eat many things including small mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, crayfish, eggs, earthworms and other invertebrates, and all parts of plants including the fruit, seeds, roots, tubers, bulbs and foliage.
Feral pigs can host animal diseases that can be transmitted to other species. In dirt on their feet and fur, they can also spread plant pathogens such as Phytophthora cinnamomi, which causes plant dieback.
Feral pigs move around to new sites with food and water, and can breed rapidly to recover from control programs or droughts, and the impacts of feral pigs are intensified when their populations are large.
We can also manage other wild animals- Deer Dogs, Rats, Pigs, Foxes, Rabbits and Cats.
Feral cats can cause a significant impact on small native animals, birds, lizards and insects.
They also can be responsible for passing on diseases such as toxoplasmosis. This disease can impact both native animals and livestock.
Shooting can be conducted during the day and night. There are various techniques of shooting that can be implemented, including the use of spotlights, night scope or thermal vision. All these techniques can be employed to increase the efficiency of feral cat control activities.
Feral Deer
Deer were introduced into Australia from Europe in the 19th century as game animals. Today, they
occupy many areas throughout Australia and cause a variety of environmental problems. Current
management techniques rely heavily on shooting and containment. However, as deer populations
expand, new control methods may need to be investigated.
How our aerial feral animal control works
Greyman OPS runs aerial and ground-based control programs for feral pigs, deer, goats, wild dogs and foxes across Queensland, NSW, Victoria, SA and the NT. Programs combine thermal drone surveillance to find animals with experienced shooters operating from helicopters or on the ground, to a plan agreed with the landholder and the relevant authorities.
Thermal drone detection
Enterprise drones with high-resolution thermal cameras find pigs and other feral animals at night, under canopy and in rough country, and guide shooters onto them.
Helicopter and ground shooting
Accredited shooters remove animals humanely, following national codes of practice for feral animal control.
Before and after counts
We survey populations before and after each program so results can be measured. See thermal drone wildlife surveys.
Pricing
The cost of feral animal control is highly variable. It depends on terrain, animal density, the species targeted and the scale of the program, so every program is quoted on request.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which feral animals do you control?
Feral pigs, deer, goats, wild dogs, foxes, cats and rabbits, from the air and on the ground.
Why are feral pigs a problem?
Feral pigs damage crops, pasture and waterways, prey on lambs and native wildlife, and could spread exotic diseases such as African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease if they reached Australia.
How much does feral pig control cost?
It is highly variable, depending on terrain, animal density, species and program scale, so we do not publish set prices. Every program is quoted on request.
Where do you operate?
Queensland, NSW, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory, from our Brisbane base.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We hold CASA ReOC (CASA.ReOC.9077), $20m public liability and $2m professional indemnity insurance, and shooters hold the relevant firearms licences and accreditations.
Testimonials
What our clients say
“The Greyman OPS team have always delivered highly professional, de-risked animal control programs to our mine, that have seen aerial culling deliver excellent value for money, with minimal interruption to our operations.”
“We utilised Greyman OPS specialist capabilities and substantial equipment on aerial destruction programs, embedding them into our team seamlessly.”
Greyman OPS · CASA ReOC 9077 · $20m insured
Plan your aerial control program
Feral pigs, deer and goats: site assessment, approvals, operation and a GPS report.