The most important pests threatening the Mareeba Shire Council are Tobacco Weed, Giant Rats Tail Grass, and Wild Dogs. Feral Deer are also causing problems in the Wet Tropics area.
Useful resources include:
- Queensland Government – Controlling Weeds and Pests
- Queensland Government – Invasive Plant and Animal Fact Sheets
- Wet Tropics Management Authority – Weed Pocket Guide