12/14/2025
Feral pigs are booming across NSW this summer, causing massive damage to farms and ecosystems. Learn humane, precise control strategies from Xterminator Feral Solutions.
Feral pigs are booming across NSW this summer, causing massive damage to farms and ecosystems. Learn humane, precise control strategies from Xterminator Feral Solutions.
When the sun sets over the rolling hills of the **South , Mid and Southern Tablelands of NSW, a hidden battle comes to life.
Feral animals like foxes, feral pigs, wild dogs, and deer become far more active under the cover of darkness. For landholders and farmers, this is exactly why professional **night operations** deliver superior results in feral pest management.
At **Xterminator Feral Solutions**, we specialise in discreet, high-tech **night operations** that target these invasive pests when they're most vulnerable — and when traditional daytime methods fall short.
The Nocturnal Nature of Australia's Worst Feral Pests
Many of Australia's most damaging feral animals are **primarily nocturnal** or **crepuscular** (most active at dusk and dawn). This behavioural pattern has evolved to help them avoid predators, heat, and human activity.
Daytime efforts often miss the bulk of activity — animals hide in dense cover, sleep through the heat, or simply avoid open areas. Night operations flip the script.
Why Night Control is More Effective and Humane
Professional night operations using advanced technology outperform daytime methods in several key ways:
1. **Higher Detection Rates**
Animals are out and moving, making them easier to locate. Thermal imaging detects heat signatures even through light cover, fog, or complete darkness — spotting animals that would be invisible or hidden during the day.
2. **Improved Accuracy and Safety**
Modern thermal scopes and night vision equipment allow precise targeting. This reduces the risk of wounding, ensures quick, humane dispatch, and improves safety by clearly showing what's around and behind the target (no guesswork about livestock or non-target species nearby).
3. **Minimal Disturbance**
No bright spotlights are needed — which can spook stock, scatter pests, or alert neighbours. Operations remain discreet, with silenced equipment for low-impact control.
4. **Better Results in Dense or Low-Density Areas**
In rugged Southern Tablelands terrain or thick bush on the South Coast, thermal tech reveals animals that hold tight during daylight. Studies and field programs across Australia show thermal-assisted night shooting dramatically increases success rates.
How Xterminator's Night Operations Work
We use cutting-edge surveillance (including trail cameras for pre-operation monitoring) combined with thermal imaging and precision equipment. Our team conducts thorough site assessments, develops customised plans, and provides detailed reporting after each visit — so you know exactly what was achieved.
Whether it's a targeted fox cull in lambing season, feral pig removal after heavy rain, or ongoing wild dog prevention, our **night operations** are designed to be the **most humane and efficient** method available.
Ready to Take Back Your Property After Dark?
Feral pests don't take holidays — but neither do we. With summer here and activity ramping up, now is the perfect time for a **free risk assessment**.
Contact Xterminator Feral Solutions today to discuss how our professional night operations can protect your livestock, pastures, and native environment.
Call **1800 337 257** or submit an enquiry via the website.
Protect what matters — let the night work in your favour. 🌙
Here are examples of the kind of damage feral pigs cause during their nighttime rooting sessions:
These images show the devastating pasture and soil disruption — a common sight on NSW properties after feral pigs move through at night.
