Image of a blackberry bush. Text says: "CSIRO's research is targeting the pest species that cause environmental degradation in Australia." Links to an overview of CSIRO's work in pest management.
Managing animal and plant pests

New research is targeting the pest species that cause environmental degradation in Australia, including weeds, mammals and invertebrates.

 A larva of the moth Helicoverpa
 
Animal Pests
 
Taking on the rat race

Our research into ecologically-based rodent pest management has increased rice yields, reduced environmental damage and improved profits for farmers and business in Asia and Australia.

 Placing a radio-collar on a Rice-field Rat (Rattus argentiventer)
Invasive plants
 

CSIRO has a history of biological control successes and our scientists are using their expertise to find more natural enemies of introduced weeds and insect pests.

 An adult of the striking red and black beetle Deuterocampta quadrijuga.
 

National Research Flagships

Find out about the Flagship Program