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  • feral cat in pestgard trap
    juin 30, 2025 Phoebe Johnson

    Why Feral Cats Should Be Classified as Pests in New Zealand

    Feral cats are among the most destructive predators to New Zealand’s native species.

    Feral cats (Felis catus) are not domestic pets. They are wild, unowned and prolific hunters - a silent but deadly threat.

    Here’s why they must be officially classified as pests to protect biodiversity and ecosystem health.

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  • Tips for Storing Batteries in Birdzout Solar Kits
    mai 29, 2025 Phoebe Johnson

    Tips for Storing Batteries in Birdzout Solar Kits

    Storing batteries properly over winter (or any extended period of time) is crucial to preserving their life and performance. 

    Batteries need to be stored in a cool, dry place, without it being fully discharged and disconnected from devices or solar panels

    Read on for more specific guide lines. 

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  • The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Bird Proofing in Commercial Buildings
    mai 21, 2025 Phoebe Johnson

    The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Bird Proofing in Commercial Buildings

    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.

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  • Now Available - TNR Cat Traps
    mai 14, 2025 Phoebe Johnson

    Now Available - TNR Cat Traps

    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.

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  • Ferret caught in a Pestgard Tunnel Trap
    avril 30, 2025 Phoebe Johnson

    Ferreting out the Ferrets

    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. 

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  • Why use Birdzout Bioacoustics for Bird Control?
    mars 20, 2025 Phoebe Johnson

    Why use Birdzout Bioacoustics for Bird Control?

    Birdzout Bioacoustic units are a safe and humane solution to deter birds from a variety of areas.

    These units use natural bird distress signals, predator calls and harassment sounds that frighten and confuse pest birds.

    Easy, Effective, Intelligent, Efficient.

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  • Case Study - La Bodega Vineyard
    février 17, 2025 Phoebe Johnson

    Case Study - La Bodega Vineyard

    La Bodega vineyard was founded in 2015 by Brett Mainey & Veronica Morales, they aimed to cultivate the grapes and create the wine highlighting the unique characteristics of Waiheke Island. 

    Their vineyard is set in wonderful native bush located in the exclusive and private Park Point Peninsula, at the western end of Waiheke Island.  This beautiful native bush created some challenges with protecting their grapes from birds as there was an abundance of bird life living in the area.
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