Illustrator Andrew James explains this study on predator emitted volatile organic compounds from Scion. RELATED Stoat personalities: unravelling the mystery of trap-evasion Learn more about possums from our introduced predator facts Comic: the predator free difference for lizards We sell the trapinator in our store, a NAWAC-approved possum trap Give your birdlife a boost and … Continue reading Comic: Smelly predator science
Move over MacGyver. Homegrown Kiwi innovation is doing so much for predator control, and it’s not just the big players with fancy products. For every self-resetting trap, smart cage or new trap design, a clever trapper is solving problems with everyday materials and out-of-the-box thinking. Each predator control project is unique. With diverse environments and … Continue reading Number 8 wire: 5 low-tech predator control innovations
When you think of “introduced predators”, what comes to mind? Probably feral cats, rats and stoats. Wasps are introduced predators too – and our mild climate and lack of natural predators mean these invasive insects are a big problem for Aotearoa. 1. Weighty wasps – in some forests, wasps weigh more than birds The beech … Continue reading Buzz off: 7 facts about wasps
This comic comes to you from illustrator Andrew James, explaining this study into the difference predator control has for geckos and skinks inside a sanctuary (PDF, 424 KB). RELATED Make your garden safe for wildlife Native lizard poster captures illustrators heart How to create your own lizard garden 5 ways to make your garden a … Continue reading Comic: the predator free difference for lizards
