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foreign plants and animals have established themselves
in Australia. These exotic species can threaten Australia's
unique wildlife and ecosystems, cause damage to agricultural
production and carry diseases.
When populations of these
foreign species become hard to control and cause widespread
damage they become serious economic and environmental problems.
 CSE
has a focus on managing vertebrate pest species such as rodents, as well as pest invertebrates and invasive weeds. Our research
aims to understand how these pests interact with the
environment and how to control them.
We use modelling to understand pest populations
and biotechnology to find new ways to control certain
pests.
 Eradicating pest ant species from the Top End - CSIRO researchers are leading the way in the management of pest ant species in northern Australia.
Rodent Management: taking on the rat race - our rodent management research team has helped increase rice yields, reduce environmental damage and improve farm profits in Asia and Australia.
Achievements in vertebrate pest management
 CSE has contributed significantly in efforts to manage pest animals over many years.
The control and management of rabbits using myxomatosis and rabbit calicivirus were major research projects carried out by the Division and a step in treating one of Australia's worst environmental problems.  CSE was also involved with several projects within the former CRC for Pest Animal Control.
Our work examined techniques to help stop the spread of the cane toads, foxes and rabbits, and with research investigating how predators interact with their prey.
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