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Trapping and toxins

Introduction

Choose traps or toxins to suit your circumstances, or borrow from a trap library.

Consider the following factors and advice when choosing, purchasing and using traps and toxins for your Predator Free 2050 project.

Site-specific factors

Site-specific factors

Consider your site's characteristics to determine which pest-control method will get you to your goal efficiently and safely.

Choose traps and toxins

Choose traps and toxins

Find the most suitable pest control tools for your Predator Free 2050 project site.

Where to put trap and bait lines

Where to put trap and bait lines

Learn how to put at least one trap or bait within each target predator’s home range. Accuracy is key.

Animal welfare and trapping

Animal welfare and trapping

DOC recommends the use of traps that have passed the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) testing guidelines.