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
Windy Hill Sanctuary is a egological restoration project spanning 800 hectares on Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Their overall objective is to sustain and enhance the biodiversity of the area by removing invasive plants and animals creating a Sanctuary within which native species can flourish, threatened species can be protected, and species that have been lost to the Island reintroduced.
Airport Safety Week for 2024 runs from the 14th - 18th October.
Safety is always a number one priority and Airport Safety Week is the perfect time to review your wildlife management strategy. It's a good reminder to check you are doing all you can to mitigate the risk of wildlife strikes, and to ensure the safety of all airport personnel.
