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Do you have rats or mice in your compost bin? Are they feasting on your food scraps and making your compost bin smell?
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Once you know which predators you’re dealing with, it’s time to select your traps.
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This annual wall planner is full of useful information to help you tailor your predator control to seasonal changes in the environment and maximise your effectiveness.
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True cost: predators can damage your home and your wallet

When cold weather pushes rodents indoors, infestations happen. They cause damage by chewing everything. The good news? Owen Stobart says you can prevent it.
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The hills have eyes: cameras reveal predators dodging traps in Mt Aspiring National Park

Record numbers of predators are being trapped in the West Matukituki Valley, but some still evade capture — new trap designs aim to catch them.
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Next-gen traps built for NZ’s toughest terrain

Smart traps that recognise their targets, reset, and adapt are joining the predator-free movement. And they can also withstand the rugged West Coast.

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How to identify backyard predators

How to identify backyard predators

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How to choose the right trap

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Rat proof your compost bin

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