Determining the Age of WilD Pigs Using TooTh ErUpTion and EsTimaTEd WEar introDuction The age of New Zealand pigs can be estimated by the eruption sequence of the Molar teeth up to 42 months, with a good degree of accuracy. This is fortunate because, in most situations, between 60% & 80% of the wild pig harvest will be less than 48 months of age. Older pigs can be aged by wear estimations, while less accurate, can still provide good survey information. The tooth eruption sequence in N...
A p r i l 2 0 2 0 POSSUM POPULATION MONITORING USING THE TRAP-CATCH, WAXTAG AND CHEWCARD METHODS A1 ABOUT NPCA AND BIONET This document was published by NPCA (National Pest Control Agencies) which, until part way through 2018, provided a co-ordinating forum for agencies and stakeholders to address vertebrate animal pest control in New Zealand. In 2018 its role was transferred to the Ministry for Primary Industries under its Bionet brand. PUBLICATIONS Most of NPCA’s publ...
FERAL PIGS A REVIEW OF MONITORING AND CONTROL TECHNIQUESA10 April 2018 ABOUT NPCA AND BIONET This document was published by NPCA (National Pest Control Agencies) which, until part way through 2018, provided a co-ordinating forum for agencies and stakeholders to address vertebrate animal pest control in New Zealand. In 2018 its role was transferred to the Ministry for Primary Industries under its Bionet brand. PUBLICATIONS Most of NPCA’s publications on animal pest control were...
FERAL AND STRAY CATS MONITORING AND CONTROL, A PRELIMINARY GUIDELINE TOWARDS GOOD PRACTICEA11 April 2018 ABOUT NPCA AND BIONET This document was published by NPCA (National Pest Control Agencies) which, until part way through 2018, provided a co-ordinating forum for agencies and stakeholders to address vertebrate animal pest control in New Zealand. In 2018 its role was transferred to the Ministry for Primary Industries under its Bionet brand. PUBLICATIONS Most of NPCA’s publi...
A13 RESPONSIBLE USE OF BAIT STATIONS An Operator’s Guide Bait stations are designed to dispense toxic baits for pest animal control. Due care and safe handling is essential when using any toxic substance and this guide describes good practice in the use of bait stations. Preventing livestock and domestic animals from accessing toxic baits is particularly emphasised, as poor bait station placement and management can put non-target species, including humans, at risk. BAIT STATIONS...
KEEP IT CLEAN MACHINERY AND VEHICLE HYGIENE GUIDELINES AND LOGBOOK TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF PESTS AND WEEDS Machine make and model: A16 Published 2015 (minor revisions April 2020). In collaboration with: Local Government Biosecurity Managers Group Rural Contractors New Zealand Federated Farmers Ministry for Primary Industries Bionet and National Pest Control Agencies (NPCA) c/o Bionet Portal (Ministry of Primary Industries) www.bionet.nz/contact-us/ ISBN: 978-1-877474-72-9 The...
A3 PRIVATE LANDOWNERS’ GUIDE TO POSSUM CONTROL CONTROL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES November 2015 ABOUT NPCA AND BIONET This document was published by NPCA (National Pest Control Agencies) which, until part way through 2018, provided a co-ordinating forum for agencies and stakeholders to address vertebrate animal pest control in New Zealand. In 2018 its role was transferred to the Ministry for Primary Industries under its Bionet brand. PUBLICATIONS Most of NPCA’s publications on...
LEGHOLD TRAPS A GUIDELINE FOR CAPTURING POSSUMS, FERRETS AND FERAL CATS USING LEGHOLD TRAPSA4.1 November 2015 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This guideline was developed by Bruce Warburton (Landcare Research). Illustrations by Jen McBride and Grant Morriss. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this booklet, no responsibility is assumed for errors or omissions, neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. ABOUT NPCA...
KILL TRAPS A GUIDELINE TO TRAP POSSUMS, FERRETS, STOATS AND FERAL CATS USING KILL TRAPSA4.2 November 2015 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This guideline was developed by Bruce Warburton (Landcare Research). Illustrations by Jen McBride and Grant Morriss. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this booklet, no responsibility is assumed for errors or omissions, neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. ABOUT NPCA AND...
POSSUM AND FERRET TRAPS A REPORT TO INFORM AND ADVISE USERS OF TRAPPING PRODUCTS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE PRODUCT SELECTION AND USEA4.4 November 2015 ABOUT NPCA AND BIONET This document was published by NPCA (National Pest Control Agencies) which, until part way through 2018, provided a co-ordinating forum for agencies and stakeholders to address vertebrate animal pest control in New Zealand. In 2018 its role was transferred to the Ministry for Primary Industries under its Bionet br...