Vector Control Services
Aerial Control Operations
Abbey Rocks – 2022 Aerial Control Operation – In progress
The Abbey Rocks 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.
Arawhata – 2022 Aerial 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 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 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 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.
Completed Ground Control Operations
Coastal Karamea 2021/22 Ground Control Operation – Completed
The Coastal Karamea ground control operation has now been completed.
Please treat the area with caution until the warning signs are removed. Please read and comply with any warning signs present.
Grey Valley West – 2021/22 Ground Control Operation – Completed
The Grey Valley West ground control operation has now been completed.
Please treat the area with caution until the warning signs are removed. Please read and comply with any warning signs present.
Inchbonnie – 2021/22 Ground Control Operation – Completed
The Inchbonnie control operation has now been completed.
Please treat the area with caution until the warning signs are removed. Please read and comply with any warning signs present.
Karamea East 2021/22 Ground Control Operation – Completed
The Karamea East ground control operation has now been completed.
Please treat the area with caution until the warning signs are removed. Please read and comply with any warning signs present.
Taramakau – 2021/22 Ground Control Operation – Completed
The Taramakau ground control operation has now been completed.
Please treat the area with caution until the warning signs are removed. Please read and comply with any warning signs present.
