Other articles written by David Lewis

A person setting a rat trap

On the rise: predator free awareness across Aotearoa

According to a new survey, the predator free movement is steadily gaining momentum, with nearly 40% of New Zealanders aware of the mission.
Getting your hands dirty with a practical guide to trapping

Getting your hands dirty with a practical guide to trapping

Order a copy of this comprehensive 80-page booklet for all the best practice tools you need for effective predator control in your community.
Re-baiting and re-setting a trap.

Check it out: our new trap checklist

Sometimes, when running a trap line or training new volunteers, having a set of reminders is useful. Our new checklist has streamlined the process, ensuring efficiency and safety.
Jenilee checks an AT220 trap.

Inside out: Predator Free Apprentice leaves the nest

Nearly one in four young adults in Aotearoa New Zealand are suffering from high levels of anxiety, fatigue and depression. Jenilee found her place with the Apprentice programme.
Native birds with New Zealand political part logos on a black background.

What do our political parties think about Predator Free 2050?

We asked the top polling political parties their thoughts and policies on Predator Free 2050. This is what they had to say.
Woman checking a trap in the bush.

Empowering communities: Unleash your community’s trapping prowess with these manuals

Need cunning strategies and expert tips to fine-tune your trapping networks? These manuals equip anyone with the know-how to construct their own traps.
Predator Free NZ Predator control calendar.

A new monthly reminder: the predator control calendar you can’t do without

Did you ever wonder when peak stoat mating season was or perhaps when you should use certain baits in your traps? Well, now you can find all this information and more with our new predator control planning calendar.
A double-set Victor (two traps in the same tunnel) can be successful, as the first catch attracts another predator to the trap.

Double trouble: Victor double-set trap

Based on the success that double-set DOC 200s have, the Victor double-set trap is specially designed to house two Victor professional rat traps.
Cam Speedy chatting

Boost your bait station

Bait stations are a great tool to add to your predator control kit. Tucked away out of the weather, bait stations keep bait fresh and attractive for introduced predators.

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Click our map to discover the extent of predator control being undertaken throughout the country.

Click our map to discover the extent of predator control being undertaken throughout the country.

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