You'll receive four emails with all the information you need to become the ultimate backyard trapper. Here's what you can expect to learn in each email.
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We share
our best trapping tips
our top tips
You'll receive four emails with all the information you need to become the ultimate backyard trapper. Here's what you can expect to learn in each email.
Email 1
Finding the best spot
We’ve done the hard work on scouting the best trap location. We talk about trap placement and cover tips for luring the pests to your bait.
Email 2
Competing
foods
Why would a rat be attracted to your trap when you have a compost bin? We share all our knowledge on how to handle competing food sources.
Email 3
Safer
trapping
How do you know your children or pets will be safe with lure and a trap in your backyard? We make sure you’re set up for safety.
Email 4
Building a community
Many hands make for light work (and less pests!). We share the best ways to bring your neighbours together so we all have more success.
Email 1
Finding the
best spot
We’ve done the hard work on scouting the best trap location. We talk about urban trap placement and cover tips for luring your pests inside.
Email 2
Competing
foods
Why would a rat be attracted to your trap when you have a compost bin? We share all our knowledge on how to handle competing food sources.
Email 3
Safer
trapping
How do you know your children or pets will be safe with lure and a trap in your backyard? We make sure you’re set up for safety.
Email 4
Building a
community
Many hands make for light work (and less pests!). We share the best ways to bring your neighbours together so we all have more success!
Meet our
Meet our
urban trappers
urban trappers
Whether you're already an experienced trapper or just a beginner, anyone can get involved and trap in their backyard.
Whether you're already an experienced trapper or just a beginner, anyone can get involved and trap in their backyard.
Anna and her family live in a stunning pocket of Aro Valley, Wellington. We chatted about why she's getting her family trapping, and why it's so important to be engaged in pest trapping, even in the city.
"To me it's important to contribute to science as well as make sure my backyard's awesome for native species" - Laura, Wellington
"Taking care of the pests is the main thing, and if that's done, I think the birdlife will continue to come out "- Norbert, Wellington