Trapping & Pest Control
Trapping & Pest Control
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Introduced pests such as rats can have a significant impact on our native plants, birds, and biodiversity. Trapping helps reduce these pests, protecting bird eggs, seedlings, and the wider ecosystem that makes our area so special.
The good news is that anyone can take part, no experience required. There are some easy ways to get involved at home.
Start simple: A wooden rat trap tunnel is an easy, low-cost entry point.
Step it up: Smart traps are available for those wanting a more advanced option.
Track your impact: Trap locations and results can be recorded using the Trap.NZ mobile app, helping build a picture of progress across the area.
Even a single trap in your backyard can contribute to protecting local wildlife. Pest control works best when the whole community is involved. By taking small, practical steps at home, residents can collectively create a safer environment for native species and help restore the natural character of Hot Water Beach.
Start Simple
Start Simple
Choose a Trap
Choose a Trap
Choosing the right trap depends on the target pest and where you're trapping. Predator Free NZ has excellent guidance on selecting and using traps safely and effectively.
Anyone can get involved at home with a simple Wooden Rat Trap Tunnel or a more advanced Smart Trap.
Buy Predator Control Equipment
Buy Predator Control Equipment
Image credit: PFNZ, Trapinator possum trap
Looking for traps or equipment?
Predator Free NZ's online shop stocks a range of trusted traps, lures and accessories suitable for backyard, rural and community trapping projects.
Set it Up
Set it Up
Image credit: PFNZ, Victor Professional rat traps
Getting Started Around Your Home
Getting Started Around Your Home
Even one trap in your backyard can make a difference for native birds and wildlife.
Predator Free NZ provides simple step-by-step advice on setting up a backyard trapping programme, choosing the right trap and maintaining it safely.
Image credit: PFNZ, Flipping Timmy on a farm fencepost
Golden Tips for Predator Control on Farms
Golden Tips for Predator Control on Farms
If you own or manage a farm or lifestyle property, Predator Free NZ has practical advice from experienced landowners on making predator control more effective.
Image credit: PFNZ, Field support team
Local Field Support
Local Field Support
Need help with a predator control project?
The Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Field Support Team provides practical assistance to conservation groups and community projects across the region. They can assist with projects both large and small.
Track you impact
Track you impact
Record your Trap Counts
Record your Trap Counts
Kill counts and trap locations can be loaded to Trap NZ via their mobile phone app.
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