Trapping Guides

Hedgehogs might seem harmless, but in New Zealand, they’re anything but.

These spiny invaders are wreaking havoc on native ecosystems.

Learn how Pestgard traps can help restore balance and protect endangered species.

This summer, New Zealand’s beech forests are gearing up for a natural event with massive ecological consequences - a major mast that could trigger a predator explosion.

This is a powerful reminder: your backyard trap is part of a nationwide effort to protect native wildlife.

Magpies are an aggressive introduced pest that threaten people, pets, and native birds. Protect your property and our natives and reduce magpie numbers with Pestgard Magpie Traps — a proven, humane solution for year-round control.

Feral cats are among the most destructive predators to New Zealand’s native species.

Feral cats (Felis catus) are not domestic pets. They are wild, unowned and prolific hunters - a silent but deadly threat.

Here’s why they must be officially classified as pests to protect biodiversity and ecosystem health.

A specialized cat trap for catching cats - used by Councils, Animal Welfare, SPCA's and Cat Protection groups is now available.

With a stainless steel trip plate, and rear removal / bait door, and a strong galvanised stainless fixed cage design - this trap is ideal for Trap, Neuter, Release Programs.

Ferrets are one of the biggest threats to our native species. They predate on eggs, young chicks and adult birds, kiwi are especially at risk as they cannot fly.

Control of ferrets through trapping is essential to prevent decline in native populations.

John Bissell from Backblocks Environmental and national Predator Control Advisor at Save the Kiwi has released two articles on ferrets. 

Read on to learn some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your Pestgard Tunnel Trap and catching those last few elusive pests.

Its all about location, attraction and deception

Learn from John as he discusses his methods as a predator hunter and his techniques for trapping those last few elusive pests - catching the uncatchable.

Keep an eye out for our new Pestgard Tunnel Trap MK2.

Iconic rural kiwi life = protecting kiwis!

Windy Hill Sanctuary is a egological restoration project spanning 800 hectares on Aotea Great Barrier Island.

Their overall objective is to sustain and enhance the biodiversity of the area by removing invasive plants and animals creating a Sanctuary within which native species can flourish, threatened species can be protected, and species that have been lost to the Island reintroduced.