Our People
A kererū’s story
The story starts with us – a couple looking for a new home. We wanted to live on a patch of land which had native
Catherine Bircher
April 12, 2021
Research
Trail Cameras: The Unsung Heroes in Pest Control
Trail cameras are a piece of arsenal in the pest control kit that aren’t as widely used as they could be. Despite not actively trapping
Lenny Van Heugten
March 23, 2021
Things to Do
How to use the Tāwhiti – a double-ended live catch trap with sensors.
Note: There are a lot of tips out there on how to use other types of live catch trap, but these are specific to the
Catherine Bircher
March 15, 2021
Our People
Raising an Eco-kid
As an initial disclaimer, I do not claim to be a parent. I do claim to be a ‘grown-up’ eco-kid. The following are things I
Lenny Van Heugten
February 11, 2021
Research
Rurus about
A few of us carried out 5 ruru/morepork surveys in the early evenings last month. We had a great turnout for the Patumahoe / Henry’s
Andrew Sinclair
December 8, 2020
Tips and Tricks
How to pulse your rat bait
You’ll get the best results from rat bait stations if you “pulse” your baiting. That is, only put out bait at specific times of the
Catherine Bircher
December 3, 2020
Friends of Te Wairoa
Trapping Tips
Below is a mixture of tips and tricks both from Auckland Council recommendations and suggestions that have come from members of the Friends of Te
Lenny Van Heugten
November 12, 2020
Things to Do
Ruru and bat surveys in Franklin this spring.
Anecdotally we are told by people that there are more ruru (morepork) in areas where we have been carrying out good rat and possum control.
Catherine Bircher
October 23, 2020
Events
Farrell’s Nursery – New Hub Days
Next Wednesday, Oct 14th, 10.00am – 1pm we will be running a Hub day with free trap and bait supplies. This is at Farrell’s Nursery,
Andrew Sinclair
October 9, 2020
Friends of Te Wairoa
Pest News from Friends of Te Wairoa
Kia Ora trappers, and welcome to the new members of our Wairoa river catchment pest control team. Alongside this newsletter, a friendly reminder to check,
Lenny Van Heugten
October 4, 2020