Introduction to Pest Animal Control (Ōhope Scenic Reserve, Sunday 16 August 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 reviewing a pest control line in the field.

This one-day training unit will be held at Ōhope Scenic Reserve on Sunday 16 August 2026 (9am-4pm).

 

*Note:

This training unit is run at other sites in the Bay of Plenty throughout the year. See listings under ‘Our Training Units’ for further details. 

 

*Please Note:

Unsuitable weather conditions (or other unforeseen circumstances) may mean we have to postpone this day.

Once enrolled updates and options will be available in the ‘Announcements’ tab no later than 8:00pm on Saturday 15 August.

Minimum enrolment numbers are required.

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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 Ōhope Scenic Reserve.

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