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Our Capabilities in Rural Pest Management



Operational capability

Davrac Rural Pest Services combines structured planning, specialized equipment, and on‑ground experience to deliver safe, effective and compliant feral pest management across a wide range of rural environments.

Our approach is built on clear planning, risk assessment, and proven control methods—ensuring every program is practical, ethical and delivers measurable results.


Approved for Government-Hosted Work

Davrac Rural Pest Services operates with conditionally registered ATVs, meeting the requirements needed to support government‑hosted pest control initiatives and public‑land programs. This ensures we can travel safely between sites, access designated areas, and deliver compliant, defensible pest management across the region.

Flexible, scalable delivery

We support both individual properties and large, coordinated multi‑property programs. This includes working with neighbouring landholders, local authorities, and biosecurity groups to achieve broader, landscape‑level results.

Adaptable to real conditions

Every operation is tailored to the property, terrain, seasonal conditions and level of pest pressure—ensuring the right approach for the land, the landholder and the wider region.

The result

Aligned, efficient pest control programs that deliver consistent, long‑term impact.



about the operator

David Rivett is the owner and principal operator of Davrac Rural Pest Services and brings a strong combination of operational expertise, regulatory understanding and formal qualifications to the delivery of vertebrate pest‑management programs across Central West NSW. David has an extensive background in Occupational Health and Safety, where he has developed, implemented and overseen safety management systems within high‑risk and compliance‑driven environments. His experience includes conducting risk assessments, developing safe‑work procedures, auditing operational practices and ensuring alignment with relevant legislation, codes of practice and industry standards.


David holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, enabling him to design and deliver competency‑based training, communicate technical requirements clearly, and ensure that all operational activities meet both organisational and regulatory expectations. This qualification strengthens his capability in stakeholder engagement, procedural documentation and the delivery of structured, defensible programs.


Through Davrac Rural Pest Services, David applies a methodical, evidence‑based approach to vertebrate pest management, with a strong focus on safety, animal welfare, environmental responsibility and measurable outcomes. His work supports landholders, councils and agricultural enterprises by providing compliant, strategic and well‑documented pest‑control solutions that reduce risk, protect livestock and enhance long‑term productivity

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Operational Expertise


Our Operating Model Supports:

Single‑property control programs
Targeted, property-specific operations designed around terrain, conditions, and pest pressure. Ideal for landholders needing precise, high-impact control with clear reporting and measurable results.

Coordinated neighbour and group programs
Bringing neighbouring properties together under one strategy to increase coverage, reduce reinfestation, and deliver stronger, landscape-level outcomes.

Repeat seasonal operations
Scheduled control aligned with breeding cycles and peak activity to maintain pressure, reduce recovery, and support long-term results.

Expanded coverage through coordination
Where multiple properties are involved, we scale operations to cover larger areas—improving efficiency and delivering more effective, long-term pest reduction.

The result

Smarter, coordinated pest control that delivers stronger and more consistent outcomes over time.

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Compliance and Welfare Standards

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All services are delivered in accordance with:


NSW legislation
Every operation is undertaken within the requirements of relevant state laws, permits and regulatory frameworks governing vertebrate pest management. This ensures all activities are lawful, defensible and aligned with government expectations for responsible pest control.


 Industry best‑practice animal welfare standards
Our methods follow nationally recognized Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring humane, ethical and scientifically supported approaches to feral pest management. Animal welfare is embedded in every stage of planning and delivery.


Safety and risk‑management principles
We apply structured risk assessments, Standard Operating Procedures and property‑specific controls to protect landholders, livestock, wildlife, operators and the broader environment. Safety is non‑negotiable and informs every operational decision.

Davrac Rural Pest Services prioritizes professionalism, transparency and responsible land stewardship, ensuring that every program we deliver contributes to safer properties, healthier landscapes and long‑term regional resilience.


Insurance & Licensing

NSW Firearms License Cat A,B 

NSW DPI Restricted Game Licence - GHL26201990840

$20M Public Liability Cover - QBE Policy Number 118U578416BPK


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Communication and Reporting


Pre‑operation planning

We take the time upfront to understand your property, priorities, livestock movements and risks—so the plan is practical, accurate and aligned to your goals.

Coordinated operations (where required)

For shared boundaries or neighbouring properties, we coordinate communication to reduce reinfestation, improve safety and deliver better results.

Clear post‑operation reporting

After each operation, you receive a concise summary of results, observations and risks to support compliance and informed decisions.

Ongoing guidance & monitoring

We provide practical advice on monitoring activity, timing future control and managing long‑term pest pressure.

The result

Clear communication, better decisions, and a more effective long‑term pest management outcome.

Coordinated Neighbour Pest Control


We support landholders by:

Encouraging neighbour cooperation
Bringing neighbouring properties together to align efforts and reduce reinfestation pressure.

Coordinating timing and methods
Aligning control work with breeding cycles and peak activity to maximise impact using consistent, proven methods.

Planning at a broader scale
Coordinated, multi-property programs improve coverage, efficiency and long-term results.

The result

Stronger, longer-lasting pest control that better protects livestock, crops and the property overall.


Looking Ahead


Davrac Rural Pest Services is focused on:

Long‑term results, not short fixes
We build programs that reduce pest pressure over time and protect productivity—not one-off reactions.

Supporting biosecurity outcomes
Our work aligns with regional and state priorities, helping protect livestock, crops and native environments.

Continuous improvement
We refine our methods, technology and reporting to stay effective, efficient and evidence-based as conditions change.

Scalable solutions
From individual properties to multi-property programs, we adapt to match the scale and complexity of pest pressure across NSW.

The result

Practical, reliable pest management that delivers lasting protection and measurable outcomes.


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