Hi trappers!
I am posting here on behalf of https://www.peckoff.co.nz/
Over the last 3 years we have developed a live capture trap for pest birds. Our primary target is starlings, but the traps can also be used for the management of sparrows and mynas.
The trap works by creating an attractive nesting environment for these species, with no bait or poisons required.
In addition to displacing native species, these birds cause extensive damage to grain and fruit crops, pose health risks, and create fire hazards in areas where they are nesting. Approximately 30-40% of tractor fires in NZ are caused by nesting birds, with the majority of these being attributed to starlings.
We have been approached by DOC who would like to endorse the traps, but require a more extensive data set. To help gather more data from around the country, we have set up a project on Trap.nz for PeckOff trappers.
If you already have a trap and would like to join our community, please join our project here: https://trap.nz/project/38264624/join
If you have any questions on the traps, please check out our website, or ask below.
Thanks!
Matt