CODE A1

Possum Population Monitoring Using the Trap-Catch, Waxtag and Chewcard Methods (Nov 2015)

Describes the best practice for undertaking possum population monitoring. It sets out the steps to be followed and standards to be achieved.
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CODE A2
Discontinued

Discontinued (Possum Population Monitoring using the Waxtag Method). The waxtag methodology is now covered in the new 2015 possum population monitoring protocol (Code A1)

CODE A3

Private Land Owners' Guide to Possum Control: Control Tools and Techniques (Nov 2015)

Information for landowners on methods used to control possums, including information on traps, bait stations, toxins and suppliers.
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CODE A4.1

Leghold Traps - A guideline for capturing possums, ferrets and feral cats using leghold traps (Nov 2015)

Best practice guidance on how to use leghold traps to maximize pest control effectiveness whilst ensuring trapping is compliant with legislation and regulation.
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CODE A4.2

Kill Traps: A guideline to trap possums, ferrets, stoats and feral cats using kill traps (Nov 2015)

Best practice guidance on how to use kill traps to maximize pest control effectiveness whilst ensuring trapping is compliant with legislation and regulation.
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CODE A4.4

Possum and Ferret Traps: A report to inform and advise users of trapping products (Nov 2015)

A detailed assessment of the different types of leg-hold, kill and live-capture possum and ferret traps to assist users in making appropriate and informed choices.
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CODE A5

Pest Rabbits: Monitoring and Control (Nov 2012)

Best practice guideline on practical and regulatory aspects of rabbit control, based on current research and field experience.
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CODE A6

Pest Rooks: Monitoring and Control (Nov 2015)

Best practice guidance on the practical and regulatory aspects of rook control and monitoring, including ground baiting, nest poisoning and regional trend monitoring of rook populations.
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CODE A7

Pest Hares: Monitoring and Control (Nov 2015)

Best practice guideline on the practical and regulatory aspects for control and monitoring of pest hares, based on the latest research and field practice.
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CODE A8

Pest Mustelids: Monitoring and control (Nov 2015)

Best practice guidelines for the control and monitoring of mustelids. Content applicable to ferrets, stoats and weasels. Intended for use by field staff, contractors and landowners.
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CODE A9

Wallabies: Control and Monitoring of pest Dama and Bennett's Wallabies (Nov 2015)

Best practice guidance on the control and monitoring of pest wallaby populations.

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CODE A10

Feral Pigs: a review of monitoring and control techniques (Nov 2015)

A summary of what is currently known about the monitoring and control of feral pigs.
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CODE A11

Feral and Stray Cats: Monitoring and Control, a Preliminary Guideline Towards Good Practice (Nov 2015)

An overview of the pest impacts of cats in New Zealand, with discussion around monitoring and the practical aspects of feral cat control.

CODE A12

Auditing of Possum Monitoring Operations

Guidelines and standards for auditing pest animal monitoring operations.
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CODE A13

RESPONSIBLE USE OF BAIT STATIONS: AN OPERATOR'S GUIDE (Nov 2015)

Guidance on the use of toxic bait stations for vertebrate pest control, including legal obligations, risk management, field techniques, recording and reporting.
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CODE A14

Aerial 1080 Control of Possums & Rabbits: Standard Operating Procedures for Regional Government (Nov 2015)

Guidance on the operational steps involved in planning and managing aerial 1080 operations for local government interests. This SOP is designed to be read and used together with the (B9) Aerial 1080 Pest Control Industry Guidelines and should not be used on its own.
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CODE A15

DETERMINING THE AGE OF WILD PIGS, USING TOOTH ERUPTION AND ESTIMATED WEAR

A photographic guide for field workers to help estimate the age of pigs from their jaws.
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CODE A16

Keep it Clean: Machinery and vehicle hygiene guidelines and logbook to prevent the spread of pests and weeds (2015)

Good practice guideline and logbook for machine operators in rural environments. One logbook per vehicle recommended. To print at compact A5 booklet size, set printer to 'multi-page, double-sided, booklet, centre binding, fit to page' options. To find out about availability and cost of pre-printed, sturdy, wire-bound copies contact NPCA.
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