Other articles tagged with Techniques and technologies

A trap attached to a tree

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.
A cage trap on the top of a hill. There are various electronic devices (called nodes) attached that send information when the trap is triggered

The future is now: 5 tech advancements for Predator Free 2050

While there’s no magical silver bullet for solving our pest problem, a wave of homegrown innovative tech is rolling out of labs and into the field.
A collage of predator free experts on a background of stylized DNA

Expert reaction: what does lifting the ‘ban’ on genetic modification mean for predator free?

The government plans to overhaul regulations on genetically modified organisms outside labs. What does this mean for the predator free movement?
The Spitfire: outsmarting possums with their own habits

The Spitfire: outsmarting possums with their own habits

Envico Technologies’ new device, the Spitfire, is a clever twist on nature, turning predator habits into their undoing.
Saving nature, stress relief, sausie sizzle: what keeps volunteers committed?

Saving nature, stress relief, sausie sizzle: what keeps volunteers committed?

Conservation thrives on volunteers; in fact, many efforts in Aotearoa couldn’t survive without them. So, what magic recipe that keeps them coming back?
A before and after of a trap, after showing it cleaned up

Keep going: five more things to do if your trap isn’t catching rats

Tried some of our troubleshooting tips but still struggle to catch predators? It doesn’t mean there aren’t any left. Here are five *more* things you can do.
World first: revival of the rat-specific toxin

World first: revival of the rat-specific toxin

A breakthrough is coming - a rat-specific toxin that leaves birds, pets, and livestock unharmed. We spoke with Dr Lee Shapiro about norbormide.
A collage of dollar signs and photos of community conservation groups.

Show me the money: a closer look at community conservation

A new report reveals the extent of the problems with community conservation funding and provides a to-do list for fixing them.
View of pasture with hills in the distance.

Win-win: farming can help nature thrive and vice versa

Many farmers are already tapping into innovative resources, actively sowing the seeds of positive change for on-farm biodiversity. 
A ferret superimposed on a photo of a gannet colony on cliffs overlooking the ocean

Three chicks dead: teamwork catches Muriwai ferret 

A ferret sniffing around petrel burrows and gannet colony on the west coast of Auckland ignited a race against time to protect the seabirds.
A trap box in the bush

Predator control: there’s no one tool to rule them all

An intricate web of ecological, technological, and logistical challenges makes it clear that a diverse range of tools and skills is required.
Scrubbing a DOC 200

5 ways to give your trap some TLC

Traps can get grungy and lose effectiveness if we don't give them attention. So, here is five ways to look after your trap and keep it catching!
Man checks a Sentinel possum trap.

Troubleshooting tips: what to do if your possum trap isn’t catching any possums

So, you've set your possum trap, hoping to make a dent in the possum population… but your trap remains untouched. Time to try our troubleshooting tips.
Two volunteers in the forest.

Dropping the F-Bomb: the latest new trap tech

Meet the F-Bomb: the latest predator trap invention. Lightweight, simple and easy to use, is it the key for the wider public to get into trapping?
A man beside a stream.

A cupful of water reveals native and pest species

Scientists are using genetic material sampled from waterways to discover rare species, indicate river health and solve environmental mysteries.

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