Animal and Plant Pest Control - Biodiversity Offsetting - Possums - Rats

Services

We guarantee measurable results and a positive impact on New Zealand’s native biodiversity.

Specialists at ground control of predators in the New Zealand bush

Working with Te Araroa - New Zealand‘s Trail

Travers Saddle - Nelson Lakes National Park

NZ Bushpest provides biodiversity offsets for economic development

Conservation Fieldwork

NZ Bushpest design bespoke solutions for monitoring, controlling or eradicating pests. The availability and variety of resources, equipment and experienced employees ensures we can provide a wide range of solutions.

We provide quality fieldwork for conservation and specialise in the following:

Large-scale ground control of animal pests
Large-scale ecological weed control around threatened plants
Remote locations providing zero footprint
Biosecurity response for offshore island sanctuaries and mainland island predator-free areas

Comprehensive field reports with access via secure client extranet
GPS/GIS mapping providing quality assurance and accountability for the client
Biodiversity offsetting for development

Plant Pests

NZ Bushpest has ongoing contracts identifying and protecting threatened plants and eradicating pest plant species from natural areas.

Having experienced staff and resources is vital in the battle against New Zealand's plant pest problem. The work we do stops the spread of invasive pest plants, ensuring the preservation of threatened native plant species and their habitat.

Examples of targeted species	Monitoring, control and eradication methods
Royal Fern Mile-a-Minute Wild Ginger Mexican Devil Pampas Banana Passionfruit Vine Climbing Asparagus Wattle Woolly Knightshade	Grid searching Hand pulling Chainsaw Drilling Spraying Stump painting Control plot monitoring

Animal Pests

We specialise in large-scale ground control of possums using Feratox cyanide and a variety of trapping methods.

The majority of fieldwork takes place in remote locations around New Zealand protecting both the conservation estate and the New Zealand agricultural sector.

Targeted species	Monitoring, control and eradication methods
Possums Rats Mustelids (Ferrets, Stoats, Weasels) Feral cats Hedgehogs Goats Pigs Deer Feral cattle and sheep Magpies Wasps	Live capture Tracking tunnels RTC monitoring Mist netting Bird counts Bait station networks - using spurs/ridges Sentry stations and maintenance for offshore pest-free islands Biosecurity response for maintenance of pest-free areas Pre-feeding/Toxins (involving a variety of baits and toxins) Comprehensive reports GPS/GIS mapping