Case Study

This mature cactus (picture 1) is a result of a seedling left unmanaged. From this plant hundreds of seedlings have procreated (picture 2).

Shire of Goomalling removed the cactus in 2015 which required 8 hrs backhoe to dig an adequate disposal pit and manually removed the cactus, 2 hr to mulch the site and spray the remnant seedlings. Estimate cost of removal for one plant is $600.

If you know more cactus locations, please add dot to the map at the Shire office open Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.00pm

Spread the word

DO NOT DUMP CACTI AT THE TIP, THE PLANT WILL REGERMINATE AND SPREAD. FOLLOW THE ABOVE

How do I know if I have a declared cactus species on my property?

Department of Agriculture and Food WA have a listing of declared opuntioid cacti including images of the fruits and flowers to assist you to identify what cactus you have on your property. If you’re unsure contact the Shire of Goomalling for assistance.

Project Prickle

Shire of Goomalling, Greening Australia and Department of Agriculture and Food WA are working together to eradicate the weed and increase awareness in the community about the significance of the problem.

Shire of Goomalling was successful in securing $20,000 towards cactus control in Goomalling. The main outcomes of the project:

Increase community awareness

Mapping of cactus locations

Identify animals eating the fruit and the spread of the seeds

Test methods of destruction including pad/stem injection of chemical and manual handling

Thorough data recording to inform DAFWA and other communities of effective control methods and management