Pest Control
In an urban environment, trapping mice, rats, possums, hedgehogs, and stoats is crucial for conserving biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and overall community well-being. The following are the goals, objectives, pest species and trapping methods for implementing a trapping program in such an environment, with the overall goal being a pest-free Te Atatū Peninsula.
Pest Trapping Plan 2024
Our trapping plan aims to engage the community in pest control efforts while following best practices and collaborating with local experts and organisations. We prioritise engaging with schools to raise awareness and involve students in monitoring efforts. Additionally, partnerships with scouting groups help expand our trapping lines and increase community involvement.
Goals
Our short-term goals include re-engaging the community, following best trapping practices, and implementing effective traps.
Medium-term goals focus on building trapping reports, reducing pest numbers, and conducting bird counts.
Long-term goals envision a pest-free peninsula, a knowledgeable community, and extensive trapping coverage.
Pest Species and Trapping Methods
We target mice, rats, hedgehogs, possums, and stoats using specific traps and baiting methods tailored to each species. For example, we use Victor rat traps and DOC 200 traps for rats and stoats, respectively. Trapping methods are chosen based on expert advice and the behavior of each pest species in the area.
Stages and Phases of the project
Our trapping project will be completed in ten stages. We will group these stages into Phases as follows:
