A New Zealand-made self-resetting rat and possum trap has garnered more praise after a student’s research project tested its efficiency […]
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Giant leap to pest-free NZ is attainable – Dr James Russell
Reaching a predator-free goal by 2050 is attainable, but will require a huge cultural shift, writes conservation biologist Dr James […]
Continue readingIt’s a people problem, not a pest problem – Wayne Linklater
In the hubbub following the Government’s call for a predator-free New Zealand, one point has been missing, writes Dr Wayne […]
Continue readingGovt’s predator-free pledge – In the News
The Government announced today an ambitious target to make New Zealand predator free by 2050. Prime Minister John Key made […]
Continue readingBiggest ever 1080 drop to counter pest plague – In the News
More than 800,000 hectares of land across the country will be the target of the largest ever pest control operation […]
Continue readingBRIEFING: 1080 & predator control – where to from here?
The predator control poison 1080 is not without controversy — but it’s the best thing we’ve got, say scientists meeting […]
Continue readingSmart spending for ‘flagship’ species – Expert reaction
Smart spending of private conservation funding for individual ‘charismatic’ species can significantly benefit other species, say the authors of a […]
Continue readingIncreased DOC predator control in the news
The media attention is back on pests such as rats and stoats as the Department of Conservation (DOC) gears up […]
Continue readingKiwis help tackle Aussie pests
New Zealand-designed software created to predict and tackle mouse outbreaks is being trialled in Australia. MouseAlert.org.au is a new, interactive website based on […]
Continue readingGM mosquitoes to tackle malaria – experts respond
A genetic tweak that leads to mosquitoes producing mainly male offspring has the potential to rapidly knock back populations of […]
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