Traps & Bait

  • AT220 Possum & Rat Traps

    How to Get: Order via NZautotraps or contact us to find out about borrowing an AT220 from our trap library

    How to Use: Follow this link for our tips on setting up your AT220 automatic trap & our advice on regular checks and maintenance.

  • Flipping Timmy Possum Traps

    How to Get: Tamahere residents can borrow a Flipping Timmy trap for free, thanks to Waikato Regional Council. Contact us to see if you qualify.

    How to Use: For trap set-up and our tips on trapping possums, follow this link.

  • A24 Rat & Mice Traps

    How to Get: Order via Goodnature or check out their local stockists here

    How to Use: Follow this link for our tips on setting up your A24 automatic trap & our tips on regular checks and maintenance.

  • T-Rex Rat Traps & Tunnels

    How to Get: Buy a T-rex rat trap plus a wooden tunnel for $20 from Predator Free Tamahere. Pay online to ASB 12-3268-0077969-00 & pick up at the Waikato District Council Tamahere office (Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm) by the pharmacy.

    How to Use: For T-rex trap & tunnel set-up and our tips on catching rats, follow this link.

  • Bait & Bait Stations

    How to Get: Available from local pest control supplier, Gary Duffy at Philproof, or from hardware stores eg Mitre 10 or farm shops eg Farmlands, PGG Wrightson.

    How to Use: Click here for tips on selecting the right bait station for you and here for information on bait choices and pulse baiting.

  • DOC200 Traps

    How to Get: Tamahere residents can borrow a DOC200 trap for free, thanks to our generous sponsors. Contact us to see if you qualify.

    How to Use: For trap set-up tips on regular checks and maintenance, follow this link.

  • Live Catch Cage Traps

    How to Get: Waikato District Council (WDC) has live catch traps available for hire. To hire one, visit the Tamahere WDC office hub (first floor by the Tamahere pharmacy) or call the WDC Animal Control Unit at 0800 492 452

    How to Use: For more info on using this trap, follow this link.

  • Trap.NZ

    The Trap.NZ app helps you track bait use and trap catches. Sign up for our Trap.NZ project to monitor your progress and see how the community is doing.

    How to Sign Up: Visit Trap.NZ Sign Up.

    How to Use: For guidance on adding traps, bait stations, and recording your stats, check their help pages.

  • Rabbit Control

    We totally understand that wild rabbits can be a challenging problem. Rabbit control isn’t our main focus, but we’re here to help with useful advice. Click this link for tips and effective solutions.