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Know your target predators

Before embarking on any predator control, it’s important to know which introduced predators you’re dealing with and also understand their behaviour and habits. That way, you can choose the most effective and cost-effective control methods.

Introduced predator facts

Read our predator facts, with information on possums, rats, stoats, ferrets, weasels, and feral cats.

Tools to identify predators

View popular tools to help you quickly identify possums, rats, ferrets and stoats.

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