Mustelid Control

Specialists in Mustelid Control within Aotearoa, New Zealand

Mustelids (weasel, ferret and stoat) were introduced to New Zealand in the 1870s and 1880s to control rabbits. However, all three have become pests in their own right. By far the worst, in terms of their predations on native species, are stoats, followed by ferrets. Weasels are thought to have been less successful in adapting to New Zealand conditions.

Mainland Vector have experience throughout the South Island of New Zealand laying stoat and rat lines.

This involves setting up bait station lines, baiting and removing the bait at set intervals. The company has also done extensive work in areas such as Eglington Valley removing Pindone and Cyanide pills from bait stations.

Ferret, Stoat and Weasel control is one of the most difficult trapping tasks due to the need for protection of other species in and around the location. Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd has a high yield pest success rate in this area.

Monitoring Programmes

Mustelid Monitoring programmes to the National DOC Standard

Annual Control

Design and implementation of annual control programmes

Live or Kill Trapping

Live trapping for research or kill trapping

Baits & Lures

Supply of quality Mustelid baits and Lures

Rabbit & Hare Control

European rabbits were amongst the earliest of mammalian pests to be introduced to New Zealand. They are significant agricultural and ecological pests.

Nassella Tussock

Nassella tussock looks other tussock grass. It is a tufted, tussock grass with a swollen stem. Its fine, tightly rolled, light green or yellowish-green leaves feel needle-like and very tough.

Wallaby Control

Primarily Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd targets the Bennett’s wallaby in the Waimate region. Over the previous 6 years our team have established ourselves as an experienced aerial wallaby contractor, working along side a reputable local helicopter firm.

Feral Goat Control

Goats were introduced to New Zealand in the early days of European settlement for food, to establish a commercial fibre industry, and for weed control on developing land.