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Pests and dangerous animals

Animals, including both pets and wildlife, may be considered a nuisance or dangerous when their behaviour results in:

damage to property
excessive noise
danger to the health of an animal or a person.

Dangerous and menacing dogs
If your dog attacks a person or animal in Maroondah City Council penalties can include court action, fines, damages and the declaration of your dog as dangerous - or the dog may even be put down.
Pest control
Find out how to manage pests such as European wasps, bees, rodents, and mosquitoes.
Pest animals
Council takes measures to protect our indigenous flora and fauna from the harmful effects caused by introduced, non-native animal species.