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The flood window: a rare, time-critical chance for feral animal control

When the water rises, pest animals concentrate on high ground. The window is measured in days, not weeks.

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Adam Quinn, Greyman OPS · 24/02/2026 · Originally shared on LinkedIn [DRAFT — not published]

Helicopter being refuelled on a remote airstrip before an aerial feral animal control flight
Helicopter being refuelled on a remote airstrip before an aerial feral animal control flight

In late February 2026, hundreds of millimetres of rain fell across the Barkly and Central Australia in 72 hours, with another 300–400 mm possible according to the Bureau of Meteorology [CONFIRM: Rainfall figures refer to late February 2026 (Barkly and Central Australia, per BOM at the time); keep as a dated example?]. For land managers, an event like that is not only a disaster. It is also a rare and time-critical pest control opportunity.

Why floods matter for pest control

When floodwaters rise, feral pigs, deer, goats and other pest species are pushed onto high ground. They concentrate. They can’t disperse. Mud slows their movement. Aerial operations in these conditions can deliver population impact that would normally take months, or years, of ground effort.

The window is measured in days, not weeks. Once the water recedes, the animals scatter again.

Experience where ground teams can’t reach

Greyman OPS has delivered safe, effective and fully compliant aerial feral animal control programs across Queensland, NSW and South Australia, working alongside mines, councils, government agencies and large agricultural operations. We understand the compliance, safety and reporting requirements these clients demand, and we deliver to them every time.

We operate under full regulatory compliance using government-approved methods, with the remote-area capability and wet-season experience to work where ground teams simply cannot.

Who should be ready to move

  • Mining leases with feral animal or biosecurity obligations
  • Council or shire land
  • NRM and biosecurity programs
  • National parks and conservation reserves
  • Pastoral leases and large agricultural properties

The best results come from having a plan in place before the rain. Talk to us now so you are ready the next time the window opens.

Ready to talk? See our Aerial Wildlife Management program or contact us.

Sources: Company post, 24/02/2026; Personal post, 24/02/2026.