Farm pest – Rabbits & Rossums
Farming is the cornerstone of New Zealand’s economy, unfortunately farmers wage a constant war against possums and rabbits who can decimate agricultural production and seriously threaten farmers’ livelihoods.
Possums were also introduced to New Zealand in the 1800s for their fur, but without natural predators their numbers expanded rapidly. Fruit farmers must constantly defend their orchards from thieving possums, while for dairy and deer farmers, possums bring the threat of spreading bovine tuberculosis.
Rabbit and possum populations are a constant problem for New Zealand farmers. The government has spent millions trying to eradicate these terrible pests in order to protect the economy and the environment.
At Walkers Pest Control we’ll survey your property to get an idea of the numbers of possums and/or rabbits that have taken up residence on your farm. We’ll then use a combination of baiting and traps to ensure your farm remains productive and is protected from rabbits and possums.
Some signs of rabbits on your farm include
Rabbit burrows throughout your property
Pastures decimated before stock has had a chance to graze.
Signs of possums on your farm include
Possum dung pellets around trees bearing fruit or flowers.
Fruit trees being robbed at night
Scratches and biting on trees
Tracks (‘pads’ or ‘runs’) are often visible in the grass where possum number are high.
Here at Walkers Pest Control we offer services for the following pests:
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