In New Zealand, birds are an integral part of our environment, but when they start roosting on your commercial property, they can quickly become more of a problem than a natural asset.
The consequences of ignoring bird proofing can have a significant impact on building maintenance, staff and customer health, and overall business operations.
A specialized cat trap for catching cats - used by Councils, Animal Welfare, SPCA's and Cat Protection groups is now available.
With a stainless steel trip plate, and rear removal / bait door, and a strong galvanised stainless fixed cage design - this trap is ideal for Trap, Neuter, Release Programs.
Ferrets are one of the biggest threats to our native species. They predate on eggs, young chicks and adult birds, kiwi are especially at risk as they cannot fly.
Control of ferrets through trapping is essential to prevent decline in native populations.
John Bissell from Backblocks Environmental and national Predator Control Advisor at Save the Kiwi has released two articles on ferrets.
Read on to learn some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your Pestgard Tunnel Trap and catching those last few elusive pests.
Its all about location, attraction and deception
Every year New Zealand growers lose millions of dollars in crops to pest birds and animals. For cherry growers it's estimated that up to 31% of the crop can be lost to birds.
With adverse weather events occurring, the cost of labour, fuel and other commodities increasing, it is even more important to mitigate the loss of cherries to birds to maximise crop yields.
With a strain of bird flu H7N6 recently being found in New Zealand, MPI are encouraging commercial poultry farmers to avoid contact between your birds and wild birds.
Overseas in areas effected by HPAI, farmers are successfully utilising Laser Technology, to deter wild birds from:
Learn from John as he discusses his methods as a predator hunter and his techniques for trapping those last few elusive pests - catching the uncatchable.
Keep an eye out for our new Pestgard Tunnel Trap MK2.
Iconic rural kiwi life = protecting kiwis!
Three Little Pigs Vineyard in Hawkes Bay are very happy with their Birdzout Auto Laser Ultimate MK2.
View the video to find out more
