Vector Control Services
Vector Control Services provides biosecurity and vertebrate pest management services to protect New Zealand's primary industries sector and natural environment. Our experienced team deliver aerial control, ground control and animal surveillance operations across New Zealand. To find out more about VCS please contact info@vcs.net.nz
Aerial Control Operations
Arawhata – 2022 Aerial Predator Control Operation – The Arawhata aerial predator control operation has been postponed until the first available weather window from the 1st May 2023.
The operation was originally planned to start from 1st May 2022, however the weather didn’t allow prefeed application until 20th June. The Department of Conservations Best Practice for aerial predator control recommends a maximum of 30 days between prefeed and toxic application. Beyond 30 days the likelihood increases that new rats have been born and reached maturity which have had no exposure to prefeed bait. Continuing wet and unfavourable conditions exceeded the 30 day timeframe which is set to maximize the benefit of the prefeed. With no favourable weather patterns on the horizon, a decision to apply a second pre-feed or delay the work was assessed with advice from the Department of Conservations Technical Advisory Group, as well as taking into account operational considerations.
Arthurs Pass West – 2022 Aerial Predator Control Operation – In progress
The Arthurs Pass West aerial control operation is currently in progress.
Please treat the area with caution until the warning signs are removed. Please read and comply with any warning signs present.
Ground Control Operations
Grey Valley North – 2022/23 Ground Possum Control Operation – In progress
The Grey Valley North control operation is currently in progress.
Please treat the area with caution until the warning signs are removed. Please read and comply with any warning signs present.
Hari Hari – 2022/23 Ground Possum Control Operation – In progress
The Hari Hari ground control operation is currently in progress.
Please treat the area with caution until the warning signs are removed. Please read and comply with any warning signs present.
Western Paparoas and Needle Point – 2023 Ground Possum Control Operation
The Western Paparoas and Needle Point control operation is currently set to start approximately the 20th of February.
Please treat the area with caution until the warning signs are removed. Please read and comply with any warning signs present.
Ngahere – 2022/23 Ground Possum Control Operation – In progress
The Ngahere ground control operation is currently in progress.
Please treat the area with caution until the warning signs are removed. Please read and comply with any warning signs present.
Inchbonnie and Rotomanu – 2022/2023 Ground Possum Control Operation
The Inchbonnie and Rotomanu control operation is currently set to start approximately on the 13th of March 2023.
Please treat the area with caution until the warning signs are removed. Please read and comply with any warning sings present.
