Bunnies, Bait, and Breakfast Keilira

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board and the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) invite you to breakfast to learn about the Drought Support Package to control wild rabbits.

When – Thursday 22 May 2025, 8 am to 10 am

Where – Keilira community hub, Keilira

As part of the State Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package, $0.76 million has been provided to manage wild rabbits. In partnership with regional Landscape Boards, PIRSA is offering rabbit control in drought impacted regions. The “Bunnies, Bait, and Breakfast BBQ” will provide details on the following assistance that is available to farmers:

• Free warren ripping completed by a contractor.
• Reimbursement for farmers time warren ripping using their own equipment.
• Free 1080 oat bait to be laid in accordance with the label before and after ripping.
• Free calici virus – if there are rabbits still susceptible in the area following poisoning and ripping.

At the breakfast, farmers will be able to learn more about the program, order bait, sign-up for access to ripping contractors and learn about best practice baiting and ripping methods. 

The Drought Support Package will provide funding to help farmers control rabbits and, get on top of infestations on their property, in partnership with their neighbours.

For further information about participating in the program, please contact Chelsea Pedersen, Landscape Officer on 0408 811 392 or chelsea.pedersen2@sa.gov.au

To learn more about the Drought Support Package, visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/drought-support