Trap placement for species with bigger home ranges can really make a difference. Placing the trap at a site where predators have the greatest possible chance of encountering it.

There are so many different traps available and there are some key things to consider when selecting the type of trap you want to use.

John Bissell specialises in predator control and protecting vulnerable species. He share's his insights on the the difference between a rough trapping regime and a top notch one...

Ferrets are the largest mustelid in New Zealand. These introduced predators have a devastating effect on our native wildlife.

Many people recognise the influence that the moon phase can have on hunting, fishing and gardening. It’s the same with trapping predators.   

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

From boardrooms to the bush, a diverse array of people has united under the common banner of preserving our precious wildlife.

Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate a decade of achievements with the Predator Free New Zealand Trust, from humble beginnings to conservation milestones.

Described as “murderous saveloys with legs”, new research suggests we pay closer attention to the recovery of native species rather than simply counting the number of predators killed.

When Sam Staley went to the Defence Force’s Tekapo Military Training Area to run the Military Camp and Training Area, one of the tasks at the time was pest control.

‘When children’s author, Jon Tucker, was a teenager growing up in Nelson, he married the girl next door and they began to build a boat together - an “old-fashioned, romantic” traditional ketch that they named ‘New Zealand Maid’.

Gerald Mannion has a story about the ‘moment of truth’ when he and fellow Tangihua Lions Lodge trustees realised just how much damage introduced predators had done to their forest.

John Bissell of Save the Kiwi wants quality, not quantity, predator control. “Give me better, not just more,” says John.

Here is summary of how to target rats in large bush areas using traps and bait stations. Putting effective systems in place will make a huge difference.

Sabrina Luecht never expected she would one day become a proud cat owner. Her work, after all, revolves around saving native birds.