Other articles tagged with Techniques and technologies

The DOC AI Cam with an inset false colour night image of a possum

AI thermal camera gives new insights for better trapping

A new AI thermal camera watching traps overnight revealed some surprising results that are changing the way this trapping group targets predators.
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.
A ZIP predator control device.

What does high-tech predator elimination actually look like?

Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP) develops some of the most advanced predator elimination technology in the country. Here are five tools making that possible.
Heavy lifting drone on the back of a boat

Heavy-lift drones are transforming predator control

Drones lifting up to 100kg are changing predator free work, carrying traps, bait and supplies through dense bush and steep terrain while saving time and money.
A dotterel on a beach with a boombox

Sound science: using noise to keep cats away from nesting birds in urban areas

Roaming cats can doom bird nests simply by paying a visit. Could sound keep cats away from precious birds and nests?
Bird nerd explains 1080 in a mast year.

Comic: bird nerd explains 1080 in a mast year

Illustrator Andrew James outlines how the Department of Conservation are planning to respond to this summer’s forecast beech mast.
A flat lay of paper guides for targeting introduced species

The hands-on guide to predator control: made for community groups and projects

Eight experts share knowledge on predator control to create a new resource: The hands-on guide to predator control for community groups and projects.
Silhouette of a moa on a background of DNA

Expert reaction: plans to “de-extinct” the moa

A new project aims to reintroduce the moa within five to eight years, with plans to release it into secure reserves. Here’s what some experts say.
A man opening a trap box on a ridge with mountains in the background.

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.
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?
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.

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