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Rabbit control is to be carried out in targeted areas of Cape Wanbrow & Waterfront Road, Oamaru
The work is forecast to take place from July 29 2024 for the month of August.
The control work will involve two drops, a week apart (with a third if required), using hand-laid carrots coated with Pindone, deposited in areas where rabbits are most active.
There are high numbers of rabbits in these areas that cannot be controlled with night shooting alone. These areas can still be used by the public but please be cautious while warning signs are in place.
It’s advised to keep dogs on lead while in these areas or away from the control areas while signs are up. Pindone is poisonous to people and animals:
- Don’t touch the bait
- Supervise children and dogs at all times
- If you decide not to pick another area to walk your dog please keep your dog on lead while in this area.
- If you suspect your dog has ingested bait, contact your vet immediately as a vitamin K antidote can be administered.
Accidental Poisoning
If you see pets eating toxic bait, induce vomiting as soon as possible and take them to a vet. A vet can administer Vitamin K1, which is an effective treatment, but it must be given in the early stages of poisoning.
Should poisoning be suspected, immediate medical advice should be sought, by calling 111, or the National Poisons Centre (0800 764 766)
Rabbit Control
Landowners are required under the NZ Biosecurity Act to manage rabbit numbers at, or below, Level 3 on the Modified Maclean Scale.
Pindone laced carrot poisoning is an excellent method to significantly reduce rabbit numbers quickly.
Work is usually carried out in Winter months when natural feed sources are low.
Pindone work is most effective when large areas and multiple properties are done together. Doing one property, without doing all neighbouring properties may reduce numbers on that property, but can result in reinfestation of rabbits from neighbouring properties in the months following poisoning.
With Pindone, in general, you will only see a very small percentage of what has been killed. Most rabbits succumb to the toxin back in their burrows, out of sight. As a general rule, you may only see about 10% of what has been killed.
After the Pindone operation has been completed, it is imperative that rabbit numbers are held at low levels with follow up control work such as night shooting, rabbit burrow poisoning or other methods.
More information
The Otago Regional Council website has a lot of useful information about rabbit control in the Pest Hub section
Rabbits (orc.govt.nz)