Council has strategies for preventing the introduction, eradicating and containing declared and pest plants in Townsville. Management strategies for the most common pest plants can be found in the Townsville Local Government Area Pest Management Plan.

Parthenium weed

Parthenium is a serious weed that will grow virtually anywhere. It is a declared Class 2 weed, which means it is a high priority for control. There are infestations in the rural areas of Townsville which are currently being surveyed and treated.

For further information, visit the Biosecurity Queensland website.

Thunbergia Fragrans

Thunbergia Fragrans is a declared Class 1 pest plant that has recently emerged in backyards in Townsville. It is a high priority for eradication.

Visit the Biosecurity Queensland website for further information on the weed.

Rubber Vine, Chinee Apple, Prickle Bushes, and Lantana

These declared plants, and some others, are so widespread in Townsville, that the management objective is to contain them to their existing extent. Eradicating these plants is a long term strategy and can be found in the Townsville Local Government Area Pest Management Plan.

For further information on these and other declared pest plants, please visit the Biosecurity Queensland website or contact us.

Thunbergia Fragrans leaf	Thunbergia Fragrans seed pods	Prickly Acacia

For more information, please phone 1300 878 001 or contact Integrated Sustainability Services.