Eurobodalla Council weed control program

What happens during inspection

• Inspections focus on high-threat weeds that harm agriculture, human, and animal health.
• Our invasive species team search paddocks, water features, gardens, and other vulnerable areas.
• Officers do not enter homes but may still inspect your property if you're unavailable and it's safe.

Book a free inspection and learn how to control weeds

Get in touch with us to inspect your property for free. During our weed inspection, you'll:

• meet our vegetation and biosecurity experts
• identify plants
• discuss ideas about how to manage and control weeds on your property.

How you can help

• Book your free weed inspection.
• Look out for posted signage and letters about inspection times.
• Learn to identify weeds on the NSW WeedWise website.
• Report any sightings of listed weeds immediately.
• Manage weeds on your property to meet legal biosecurity requirements.

Targeted inspections

Council's invasive species team targets areas with weeds we've inspected in the past:

• 25 August - 28 August 2026: South Durras reinspections
• 4 September - 30 October 2026: Long Beach and Wimbie Beach - boneseed reinspections
• 4 May - 25 June 2027: Eurobodalla-wide (all historic records) - Bitou bush inspections

General inspections

Council is legally required to inspect land under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015. Our general inspections intend to cover all properties across Eurobodalla over a seven-year period. Our aim is to detect and eradicate new priority weed incursions before they become a problem.

We follow a regular inspection cycle to cover the main areas:

• 12 January - 12 February 2027: Congo
• 2 March - 19 March 2027: Meringo
• 30 March – 30 April 2027: Bingie

About the inspections

• Timing will depend on funding from the NSW Government's Weeds Action Program (WAP).
• We'll notify property owners before we start inspections so you can pre-book a time.
• Look out for posted signage about inspection areas and times.
• Schedules may change due to weather and resources. Check our website, social media platforms, and local signage for updates. We'll also notify property owners by mail and email, where possible.

Inspection maps

Our inspection maps show the areas we inspect during our general inspections:

• Invasive weed inspection program map - Bingie (4.7 MB)
• Invasive weed inspection program map - Congo (5.1 MB)
• Invasive weed inspection program map - Meringo (4.6 MB)

Our weed control program outlines invasive weed impacts and control requirements:

• African lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula)
• Arum lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica)
• Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus agg species)
• Cat's claw creeper (Macfadyena unguis-cati)
• Chilean needle grass (Nasella neesiana)
• Coolatai grass (Hyparrhenia hirta)
• Crofton weed (Ageratina adenophora)
• Gorse/furze (Ulex europaeus)
• Lantana (Lantana camara and Lantana montevidensis)
• Sharp/spiny rush (Juncus acutus)
• Prickly pear (all Opuntia species, except Opuntia ficus-indica)
• Salvinia (Salvinia molesta)
• Scotch broom, montpellier/cape broom, flax leaf broom (Cytisus scoparius, Genista monspessulana, Genista linifolia)
• Serrated tussock (Nasella trichotoma)
• St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum).

The program helps protect Eurobodalla’s environment, farming, and community health by finding and managing invasive weeds before they spread.

Yes. Property owners are responsible for controlling declared weeds under the Biosecurity Act 2015. Council can provide advice and inspections to help you meet these legal requirements.

You can book a free inspection by contacting Council’s invasive species team on 02 4474 1269 or emailing council@esc.nsw.gov.au. Officers will arrange a suitable time to visit your property.

You do not have to be present. Council officers can carry out inspections safely even if you’re not home, in line with the NSW Biosecurity Act. However, you can request to be there if you’d like to discuss weed management.

Officers inspect your property for high-threat weeds in paddocks, gardens, and waterways. They will help you identify plants and suggest practical control methods.

Yes. All weed inspections offered through Council’s program are free.

Targeted inspections take place across areas that include Long Beach, South Durras, and Wimbie Beach.

General inspections take place across areas that include Congo, Meringo, and Bingie.

You can find full schedules and maps on this page.

Report it to Council immediately and follow the control advice on NSW WeedWise's website or this page’s weed information links.

Council advises property owners by mail, email, or posted signage before inspections begin. Updates are also shared on our website and social media channels.

Contact Eurobodalla Council’s Invasive Species Supervisor, Paul Martin, by phone on 02 4474 1269 or email council@esc.nsw.gov.au for local weed control advice.