Introduction to Pest Animal Control (Kaharoa Forest, 2 July 2026)

About Course

This Introduction to Pest Animal Control unit will cover the basic information on pest control protocols in Aotearoa. Participants will gain hands-on skills – critical to setting traps safely – and review a pest control line in the field.

This one-day training unit will be held on Thursday 2 July 2026 (9am-4pm) at Kaharoa Forest.

 

Note:
  • Unsuitable weather conditions (or other unforeseen circumstances) may mean we have to postpone this day. Once enrolled, any updates will be available in the course ‘Announcements’ tab no later than 8:00pm on Wednesday 1 July.
  • Minimum enrolment numbers are required for this training day to go ahead.
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What Will You Learn?

  • To identify the main mammalian pests in NZ
  • To identify the most common types of traps and what animals they are targeting
  • To understand components to improve trapping success
  • To be able to describe some commonly used toxins and their use
  • To be able to describe the main hazards when working with traps and toxins
  • Understand the importance of results/activity monitoring
  • Gain “real” experience setting and clearing traps at a conservation site

Course Content

About The Day
Please read before the attending this in-person event at Kaharoa Forest.

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