Biosecurity and weeds management

Biosecurity inspections are being carried out across the region during May as part of Council’s ongoing pest and weed management program.

Inspection areas for May include:

• Armidale: Inspections within the Armidale city area
• Guyra (east), high-risk sites and Kookabooka area: Inspections across these locations (Customer Service will also be available in Guyra on Wednesday 27 May)
• Macleay Properties, Wollomombi and Jeogla: Inspections across rural and regional properties (Customer Service will be available in Armidale on Thursday 14 May)

In addition, Council’s Spray Team will be working along Guyra/Ebor Road, Baldersleigh Road, Booroolong Road, and around Armidale throughout the month.

Residents may notice staff and vehicles in these areas during inspection and spraying activities. We thank the community for their cooperation.

Targeted weed spraying is conducted throughout urban and rural areas, particularly following slashing or hand vegetation control. These operations are carefully timed and executed to avoid environmental damage, with strict adherence to safety standards and pesticide regulations.

The team actively monitors vegetation growth that may obstruct signage, traffic signals, or pedestrian zones. They intervene promptly to address noxious and environmental weeds, especially in high-risk areas such as road reserves, rest areas, and fire-prone zones.

Regular inspections are carried out at high-risk sites including truck stops, landfills, saleyards, and quarries. Private property inspections focus on priority weed infestations in areas like Guyra, Tenterdon, Aberfoyle, and Ben Lomond.

The team also collaborates with local stakeholders and educational institutions to raise awareness about biosecurity risks.