Wasp control in the Carlyle Valley
Wasp eradication in the Carlyle Valley to protect the many bird species found in the area.
Canterbury
Wasps are a major problem, consuming massive amounts of honeydew. Honeydew is an important food for native birds, bats, insects and lizards.
Wasps also eat a huge number of native insects. By eating so much, they upset the natural food chain of the forest.
The Trust has a trapping programme in the beautiful Carlyle Valley. We have a team of dedicated volunteers who regularly take the 3hr walk into this incredible natural environment. Many birds have been identified such as Bellbirds, Skylarks, Chaffinch, Rifleman, Kakariki, Kea and the NZ Falcon.
Those visiting the Carlyle have noticed large numbers of wasps in the area.
In order to protect the wildlife in the Carlyle area the Trust wants to action a wasp control programme.
Wasp eradication is very time sensitive, with only a small window of opportunity available to place the poison, in February.
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New Zealand Conservation Trust works to protect Aotearoa’s unique wildlife & restore ecosystems. Through conservation education & predator control, inspire future guardians & remove threats to native species—ensuring our taonga thrive for generations
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The money raised will be used to purchase a specific poison which targets wasps.
Any surplus funds, or should we not reach our target, will be kept for the next wasp eradication programme.
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