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Tiakina Whangārei | Communities, Kaitiakitanga, Conservation | Urban Pest Control

A community-led urban initiative helping people connect with their environment through conservation activities such as backyard rat trapping.

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    • For Backyard Trapping
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Resources for Schools

Can you name that bird?

We thought it would be fun to turn some beautiful photos of New Zealand birds courtesy of Fielden Photography into a 'Name that Bird' competition during lockdown - here are all the birds... can you More

Chew Cards & Wax Tags

Chew cards are rectangular pieces of plastic corflute that have lure inserted between the layers while WaxTags have a small wax block at one end. Pests will nibble on these devices and are identified More

Measuring our collective efforts

To understand our collective efforts and so we know how effective the Tiakina Whangarei project is we need to measure the impact our mahi is having. This means getting your help to count your More

Backyard trapping – setting your first trap

For one rodent set-up you will need: A rat trap A mouse trap (if you are wanting to target this species too) A trap box Bait (see below) Setting your rat trap Place your trap box More

Volunteer on a conservation project

There are a number of projects across Whangarei that are already doing pest control (and other conservation activities). Joining in when these projects hold events will allow you to engage with the More

Chew Cards & Wax Tags

Chew cards are rectangular pieces of plastic corflute that have lure inserted between the layers while WaxTags have a small wax block at one end. Pests will nibble on these devices and are identified More

Rat Trapper Starter Kit

For a small cost of $10, a rat trap that is housed in a sturdy wooden box can be purchased for your backyard*. These will be available at selected market events that will be advertised in advance More

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