Media Release - Flying Fox Management Program Update

Council wishes to advise residents within the urban footprint of Ingham that it is likely an influx of flying foxes will occur this time of year. This prediction is due to the onset of flying fox breeding season and based on the data collected from previous years.

As part of Council’s ongoing management strategy, staff will undertake daily inspections and employ appropriate techniques to dissuade flying fox populations from attempting to settle in undesirable locations throughout the Ingham township. 

Dispersal activities, including audible deterrents, will continue each morning between 5.00am and 7.30am. It is recommended that all pets are secured during operation times.

Dispersal techniques are performed to assist Council in preventing a potential influx of flying foxes, which have been reported in neighbouring shires. It is Council’s intention to prevent any influx from occurring in the first instance and to be proactive, rather than being reactive.

The community is urged to stay vigilant and notify Council’s Natural Assets Team of any flying foxes seeking to take up residence in any urban locations to ensure the ongoing success of the Flying Fox Management Program. 

For further information on how to manage flying foxes, please visit the Department of Environment and Science website, Flying-foxes page at http://www.des.qld.gov.au. 

For further information, please contact Council’s Natural Assets Team on 4776 4731.