Idfwds 2017

Have you ever waxed a possum?

This is good news and likely means possum numbers are lower than before we started trapping in these areas last year – makes sense! Some of the wax-tag lines detected possums during all times of the year while others have not detected possums in summer. This might mean that possums prefer to live in certain […] More

How to use a T-Rex trap?

Start where you have seen rats or where they are likely to be active, such as near rubbish and compost bins. Rats tend to avoid open areas and prefer cover. You may have more success by putting your trap in a sheltered area or along a fence line, hedge or building. Ensure the ground is […] More

How to use a Victor rat trap?

Start where you have seen rats or where they are likely to be active, such as near rubbish and compost bins. Rats tend to avoid open areas and prefer cover. You may have more success by putting your trap in a sheltered area or along a fence line, hedge or building. Ensure the ground is […] More

How to use Trap.NZ?

Top tip #1: Adding the sex/maturity is optional. If you’ve caught a rat, just add the species as ‘Rat’, or use this helpful guide to determine what variety of rat you’ve caught. Top tip #2: When you add species caught, Trap.NZ automatically adds one strike to the box. If you’ve caught a possum carrying a joey, change […] More

How to use chew cards?

The cards are filled with a non-toxic hypoallergenic lure that predators nibble on. Each leaves a unique bite mark, meaning you can figure out what kind of trap is required to protect native wildlife in your backyard (and where to put it). Chew card ingredients Chew cards are filled with lure made from: hypoallergenic synthetic […] More