by Save the Kiwi | Dec 11, 2024 | Chasing Zero, John Bissell, Predator Control
Ferrets are a significant threat to native bird species and reptiles. They predate on eggs, chicks and adult birds, leading to declines in native populations. Kiwi are at particular risk from ferrets because they can’t fly. In late summer, juvenile ferrets will leave...
by Save the Kiwi | Nov 27, 2023 | Chasing Zero, John Bissell, Predator Control
Christmas is knocking on our doors and many of us are scratching our heads wondering where on earth time has gone. As well as that, our thoughts will rightly often turn towards time with special people and time off to recharge our batteries. Ironically – and unfairly...
by Save the Kiwi | May 19, 2023 | Chasing Zero, Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Kia ora team, There is always much to discuss around the trap line. This month, I want to discuss what I call the ‘trap and hope’ epidemic. Everywhere we are working in the predator control front, we are increasing the hectares under control and the species targeted....
by Save the Kiwi | Nov 23, 2022 | Chasing Zero, John Bissell, Predator Control
How you set and maintain your DOC 200 and 250 traps will determine your trapping success. Setting traps and simply getting them out there is half the job when it comes to predator control, right? In fact, maintaining those traps, consistently trying and testing your...
by Save the Kiwi | Aug 11, 2022 | John Bissell, Predator Control
Kia ora team, Well, we had quite a reaction to the previous blog on cats. Given it was somewhat of a controversial subject, I was pleased to hear that you considered that I had got the balance right. And when you talk about nature and working to protect it, balance is...
by Save the Kiwi | Jun 19, 2022 | Jobs for Nature, John Bissell, Predator Control
Kia ora team, This month I want to touch on a subject that has many people have avoided. You probably all know the subject I am referring to just by reading those few simple words. Yep, that’s right: feral cats. Now let’s be clear on a couple of points. I grew up with...
