A cane toad has been safely located and removed from a Glendale property following reports made to Lake Macquarie City Council and the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
Council and DPIRD biosecurity officers attended the site last night, Wednesday 4 March, and removed the invasive toad to prevent potential harm to pets, wildlife and local ecosystems.
It comes days after two cane toads were found in the Waratah area.
Cane toads are known to hitchhike long distances and can be accidentally transported via freight, nursery supplies such as mulch and plants, building materials, and camping or caravanning gear travelling from Queensland or northern NSW.
What to do if you see or hear a cane toad
- Inspect vehicles, trailers, goods and gear arriving from northern NSW or Queensland
- Stay vigilant for sightings or the distinctive "trilling" call
- Report it through FeralScan at feralscan.org.au
- Confirm identity: many suspected cane toads are native species
DPIRD can assist with confirming whether an animal is a cane toad before any action is taken.
