Pests
Researcher measures effect of moon on possums, rats
A Lincoln University student is researching whether phases of the moon affect the activity levels of nocturnal pests such as possums and rats.
Pests Are Everywhere
The New Zealand Biosecurity Institute says says sleeper pests are everywhere. It's not just possums, ferrets, cats and rats causing problems to our native flora and fauna but newer introduced pests… Audio, Gallery
Pests, coming to a house or garden near you...
Unseasonably warm temperatures are boosting pest numbers threatening both agriculture and human health.
Dr Margaret Stanley says the probability of invasive weeds, as well as exotic insects… Audio
Duane Peltzer: wilding pines
Toby Manhire interviews Duane Peltzer, senior researcher and plant ecologist at Landcare Research, Lincoln who investigates the effects of biological invasions in ecosystems, and is talking about… Audio
CarpN Neutral - doing good things with bad koi carp
Introduced koi carp are a nuisance in lakes and rivers in the Waikato, and the CarpN Neutral project catches them and turns their bodies into fertiliser for use in native revegetation programmes. Audio, Gallery
CarpN Neutral - doing good things with bad koi carp
Introduced koi carp are a nuisance in lakes and rivers in the Waikato, and the CarpN Neutral project catches them and turns their bodies into fertiliser for use in native revegetation programmes.
AudioPasture-munching pest numbers low
A native moth whose caterpillars can eat large amounts of pasture has so far only been found in low numbers on the West Coast, AgResearch says.
Shops guard against Tau fly threat
Biosecurity staff have checked grocery stores inside the restricted area in Auckland which a potential new pest was discovered, owners say.
Hunt for further pest flies continues
The tropical Tau fly is unlikely to be able to establish itself in New Zealand but, if it did, it could be a billion-dollar threat, Horticulture NZ says.
Call to help fight wilding pines
If it's time for your old Christmas tree to go, the Department of Conservation wants you to think carefully about how you get rid of it. Audio
Pest Free Crofton Downs - Kelvin Hastie
Next we're talking about how to make your suburb pest free. Wellington conservationist, Kelvin Hastie, is the man behind making Crofton Downs the first pest free suburb. And he did this after a… Audio
War against pigeons reaches new heights at Canterbury Uni
A native falcon is being brought in to scare off the pests at the University of Canterbury. Audio
DoC admits Northland forests at risk
The Department of Conservation is acknowledging that the state of the Northland's native forests is serious, after accusations of pest control neglect. Video, Audio
Wandering wallabies 'must be eradicated'
Wallabies caught offside in the Bay of Plenty will be eradicated by the local council, it warns.
Students discover over 50 new insects
Three Lincoln University students have discovered more than 50 new or newly introduced species as part of work to better understand potential pests.
How to get rid of rats
In Christchurch some residents have reported seeing rats openly walking around the red zone. Rat catchers say this is not due to an increase in rat numbers, but the fact there are fewer humans around… Audio
Digital pest sensing network
PAWS is a real time bio-security network that senses pests using touchscreen technology. Ecologist Dr Helen Blackie of Boffa Miskell and Kenji Irie from Lincoln Agritech demo the system. Audio
Tahi Estate - A Conservation Estate with Economic Backbone
A decade ago two Auckland academics saw the potential to turn a rundown coastal cattle farm near Whangarei into an eco sanctuary. John Craig and Anne Stewart removed the roaming cattle and converted… Audio
Scientist hunts the hunters
They admit it won't be easy, but a group of scientists and conservationists is pushing for a predator free New Zealand by 2040.
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