WILDLIFE authorities have issued a stern warning to the community following six reports of flying foxes being entangled in illegal residential fruit netting on the Mornington Peninsula this year.The Conservation Regulator, Zoos Victoria, RSPCA Victoria, Wildlife Victoria, and Animal Welfare Victoria have partnered to address the dangers illegal household netting pose to wildlife, especially native bat species.They are also reminding household growers to use safe, compliant fruit tree netting.Since 1 September 2021, it has been illegal in Victoria to use or sell household fruit tree netting with a mesh size bigger than 5mm by 5mm, as larger mesh netting is…
Wednesday, September 18
