Some people spend hours talking about this or that secret wonder-lure they use, but actually it’s very simple – A pest must feel comfortable about going into a trap, or it won’t do it. A lot of traps out there are a single-entrance box type – there is only one way in or out. Pests […]
Category Archives: Tips and Tricks
Smart Cage – Maintenance, tips and tricks
How do I monitor my smart trap remotely? Monitoring a smart cage with the Wheronet sensor is done via the Trap.nz app. Please see the following document for details. How to monitor your smart cage How do I move my Smart Cage? Moving the Smart Cage in the Trap.nz app is very easy, instructions can […]
Maximise possum knockdown by shooting in spring
Most of the year night shooting for possums doesn’t achieve good results. You may bag a few, but not in the numbers that are needed to achieve good conservation impact, so it’s hard to justify the time and effort. This is because for three seasons of the year possums are up in trees that are […]
Pest Tips from Friends of Te Wairoa
Kia Ora trappers, We are in the midst of bird breeding season, and stoat young are starting to leave the nest and explore the outside world. From local feedback, it would seem the possum population numbers are well down compared to what they have been, and rats seem to be under a strict thumb too. […]
Pest News from Friends of Te Wairoa
Kia Ora trappers, We are heading into another burst of baiting and trapping before winter. There were great turn outs at the recent Hunua Market Day, Winstone’s Quarry and Ness Valley bait and trap days. We can happily update you on some further upcoming drop-in bait and trap restocking events: Sunday 18 April: Ararimu Hall, 10am […]
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 pests, they help identify target species and locations for more efficient trapping. Cameras also indicate the presence of species to avoid catching, such as domestic cats or pukeko who often […]
How to use the Tāwhiti Smart Cage – 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 “Tāwhiti” – the double-ended smart traps we sell at PFF. If you would like to buy a Tāwhiti trap, please go to our shop. Why a double-ended live catch trap? […]
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 year. This is especially important when using modern baits such as Brodifacoum and Bromadialone, as they have a delayed action. This means that a rat that has eaten enough bait […]
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 Wairoa pest control project. There is no one correct way to control pests. They are intelligent and learn to be wary of certain things, and can also pass on these […]
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, reset and rebait those pest eradication devices around your property, and send in your latest catch numbers. It may also be a time to review placement and spacing of traps. […]