South Titirangi Intensive Predator Control Project
Predator Control Zones
How do we plan to achieve our goal of an Urban Sanctuary in Titirangi?
We need to reduce the number of predators in our area to allow nature to thrive. After consulting with experts and conducting a one year trial, we have devised a trapping and baiting system which drastically reduces pest numbers. We are involved in an ambitious 5 year roll out of this Predator Control system across the South Titirangi Peninsula.
How does it work?
TUS manages a large number of traps and bait stations across both public and private land. These traps are maintained by volunteers and contractors. We focus on quarterly Pulses (intensive baiting four times a year). This is considered best practice and has proven results.
Monitoring stations and field cameras provide the team with detailed information, before, during and after our campaigns. We carefully plot our progress, and as we track predator numbers down, we watch and hear bird numbers rising!.
At each stage of our roll out of the Predator Control Zone, we door knock households and advise them of the roll out. In some cases we request permission to place bait stations or monitoring equipment on people’s property. This process is strictly controlled. Be assured equipment is never placed on a property without full consent of owners.
Residents, we are now actively engaged in rollout of stage 3
If you are in any of the following streets we will be extended our intensive predator control in your street.
Paturoa Road, Woontons Lane, McEldowney Road, Tinopai Road, Grendon Road, Landing Road, the section of South Titirangi Road up to Grendon Road.
FAQ's on this project
Team out door knocking locals to canvas support for Predator Zone rollout.
How can you support this work?
Agree to have bait stations or monitoring equipment on your property.
Volunteer to work on a trap line (usually a couple of hours a month)
Contact your neighbourhood coordinator by emailing kate.lowe@tus.nz
Set up traps in your own backyard. Backyard trappers are an essential part of our work. It’s easy and we can help!
Log all your backyard catches on our website .This info helps us track our progress and identify hotspots where large numbers of predators are active. The link for this can be found on our homepage.
Sign up for our Newsletter this will keep you informed and in the loop
Contact Us as soon as possible if you spot a Ferret, Stoat or Weasel Kate.lowe@tus.nz
Donate! We are heavily reliant on donations and welcome all offers of support.
One of our team members working on the coastal traplines