AMCS Vertebrate Pest Control

AMCS Vertebrate Pest Control My name is Adam Milbourne. I am a professional shooter and trapper based in Crookwell NSW and local to the Southern Highlands NSW and willing to travel.

I am fully licensed, fully insured and Nationally Accredited. There is no job to big or small.

11/06/2026

Following up on my previous post with a video demonstrating the effectiveness of the Rodenator system. As you can see the combustable gas mixture of only 2-3% LPG made its way into all chambers within the warren system and with 2 seperate blasts the warren completely collapsed removing the harbour which also completes the final step in the rabbit control process.

A good day yesterday with Local Land Services using my rodenator system to remove rabbit warrens. This was a follow up h...
10/06/2026

A good day yesterday with Local Land Services using my rodenator system to remove rabbit warrens. This was a follow up harbour destruction program after a land holder successfully completed their baiting program.

The Rodenator system uses a mixture of oxygen and LPG gas to create a combustable atmosphere which is then detonated underground. A smoke machine is used to identify all entrances that are then blocked to prevent gas escaping. The gas mixture fills all cavities ensuring the total removal of the warren system.

Using the rodenator system is a very safe and efficient method and a much cheaper alternative to earth moving equipment. Using this method directly impacts the immediate warren system so its perfect for use in environmental/habitat areas and where earthmoving equipment cannot get into.

Update
I have also added the operation and welfare assessments below.

Pig trapping can be dangerous especially when clearing traps. Single large boars have the space to gain momentum when tr...
03/06/2026

Pig trapping can be dangerous especially when clearing traps. Single large boars have the space to gain momentum when trapped alone, using their large mass and speed to try to bust through traps. Copping a hit like this would certainly wreck your day.

Like any wild animal, feral pigs would rather run away when confronted, but when cornered in a trap they will attack.

What the camera didn’t show was this pig charging at me multiple times until a suitable shot could be taken.

Always approach the pig brig at a safe angle and use the star post as a barrier between you and the pig. Be patient, study the pigs movements, and always prioritise your safety. Never shoot through the net, wait for a good clear head shot, and always remember to slow down and not rush the shot.

I don’t really record trap walk ups and clearing but I’ll look into getting a gopro for future programs.

Monsters still exist taking 9 pigs today including 3 battle warn bruisers that would pretty easily weigh 90-100+kg.1 old...
30/05/2026

Monsters still exist taking 9 pigs today including 3 battle warn bruisers that would pretty easily weigh 90-100+kg.

1 old boar showing signs of deep tissue/muscle damage, scaring and recent puncture wounds from fighting just goes to show how sharp their tynes are and how tough and adaptable these animals are at beating infection and healing.

With the heavy rain on the way I set 3 traps for capture and removed 14 more pigs yesterday for another client before th...
26/05/2026

With the heavy rain on the way I set 3 traps for capture and removed 14 more pigs yesterday for another client before the area became inaccessible for the rest of the week.

Wild Dogs, Foxes and Feral Cats will investigate grain during free feeding. I was lucky enough to capture a wild dog squ...
24/05/2026

Wild Dogs, Foxes and Feral Cats will investigate grain during free feeding. I was lucky enough to capture a wild dog squaring up to a large boar. A single dog is no match for a feral pig of this size and in the wild there is no hospital or medical treatment so due to the size of the pig it was not worth defending the grain or taking on the pig so the wild dog moved on and left the area.

Another trapping program successfully completed for a private land holder taking 18 feral pigs and 94% control of the kn...
23/05/2026

Another trapping program successfully completed for a private land holder taking 18 feral pigs and 94% control of the known population at the time of trapping.

Working in the mountains is always a challenge especially when wet. However, the steep terrain is one of my favourite places to work and I love the challenge.

With 3 new trapping contracts underway I filled in a few nights this week doing some suppressed thermal ground shooting ...
15/05/2026

With 3 new trapping contracts underway I filled in a few nights this week doing some suppressed thermal ground shooting taking 30+ rabbits and a fox from a sporting horse stud and 5 deer 4 foxes and a pig on a maintenance run for a regular client.

On Friday I completed a large pig trapping program in south east NSW.The program was very successful taking 104 feral pi...
25/04/2026

On Friday I completed a large pig trapping program in south east NSW.
The program was very successful taking 104 feral pigs in 4 weeks.

I also submitted 36 blood samples taken from controlled adult feral pigs to assist in research along with teaching land holders tips and tricks in the pig trapping process to help them efficiently control feral pigs on their properties down the track.

Had a quick break from pig trapping last night doing some suppressed thermal shooting. The session went well taking 7 fo...
22/04/2026

Had a quick break from pig trapping last night doing some suppressed thermal shooting. The session went well taking 7 foxes and a feral cat.

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Moss Vale, NSW

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