Predator Free NZ Trust - Get involved in backyard trapping

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Rat proof your compost

Do you have rats or mice in your compost bin? Are they feasting on your food scraps and making your compost bin smell?

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Check List

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Our new trap checklist

You can download, print and share it with your community, or hang it in your shed.

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Start backyard trapping

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Start backyard trapping

Once you know which predators you’re dealing with, it’s time to select your traps.

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the Basics

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Learn the basics

Calendar

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

A new monthly reminder

This annual wall planner is full of useful information to help you tailor your predator control to seasonal changes in the environment and maximise your effectiveness.

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Victor Traps

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T-Rex rat trap in tunnel

The T-Rex trap is an excellent option for a backyard rat trap.

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Tongs holding a bundled up pair of tongs over a DOC 200

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Beyond the usual gloves, lure, and screwdriver, these trap accessories will help keep your traps rust-free, your gear easier to carry, and your lure safe.