News – Connovation

December 8, 2023

The Run Through Rodent Bait Station embodies a clever approach to pest management, perfectly engineered to exploit the natural behaviour of rats and mice. Understanding the innate caution of these creatures, the design offers them a visible escape route, which significantly increases their confidence to enter and interact with the bait station.

November 24, 2023

Pest control is an essential part of maintaining a healthy and safe environment in our homes, sheds, and storage units. Connovation offers a diverse range of bait stations and traps that cater to various pests, ensuring you have the right tools for effective management. Here's a comprehensive guide to the best bait stations for each pest and our recommendations.

November 10, 2023

Nestled deep in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is often lauded as "The Last Eden". A haven of unparalleled biodiversity, its unique flora and fauna have evolved over millions of years, shielded by isolation. Yet, this very isolation has rendered our ecosystems vulnerable to the onslaught of invasive species....

rat trapping - October 26, 2023

The diverse landscapes of New Zealand present unique challenges and opportunities in the realm of pest control. As we progress from our beginner's guide, "Rat Trapping 101", this sequel delves into the advanced tools and tactics for rat trapping in New Zealand. With a plethora of products available, understanding their...

Double Tap, Possums - October 5, 2023

New Zealand's unique biodiversity is a matter of pride, with its dense forests and rich wildlife. But invasive species like rats and possums have long been a concern, compromising the ecological balance of our land. Here at Connovation we are facing this problem head on, and an innovative approach to pest control is at the forefront of our focus.

While we have various tools in our arsenal to control these pests, few have been as promising and environment-friendly as the Double Tap pellet bait.

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

June 29, 2023

Click here to see some frequently asked questions at Connovation.

wetlands, world wetland day, world wetland day 2023 - February 2, 2023

Did you know 35% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared in the last 50 years? Here's a detailed overview about wetlands around the world and in New Zealand. Click here to read more.

Rat Trapping 101 – What is it?

first-time trapper, rat trapping, Rodents, Traps - July 20, 2022

Rat traps come in many different styles and sizes. Find out how to trap, what type of trap works best and some quick tips on rat trapping!

There’s always a first time!

first-time trapper, Possums, Rodents, Stoats, Stoats & Ferrets - May 31, 2022

Eric Mattlin started trapping recently and with every success he's been over the moon.

Read more about his journey as a trapper.

An hour at the 'Trap & Bait Hub Day’

Free Traps and Baits, Hub Day, Predator Free Franklin - January 27, 2022

Community project organised by Predator Free Franklin where free baits and traps are distributed to the members.

iRacing - Racing for a Cause 🏎️

iRacing, Mental Health, News - November 16, 2021

Connovation's team member, Chris Brown is racing for a cause. Organised by Virtual Motorsport NZ, Enduro for Mental Health is a 4-hour race with all proceeds going to the charity.

Read here to learn more about the Coheed ESport Team and their cause.

New Products, News, Pf2050, PoaUku, Predator Free 2050 - September 15, 2021

The latest of three Predator Free 2050 Ltd (PF2050 Ltd) development contracts have resulted in a high-interaction-rate trap, long-life scented lures, and an AI thermal camera that can be deployed in remote locations.

News - September 2, 2021

The Yellow-eyed penguins also known as the Hoiho (in Maori) are native to New Zealand and are known as the world’s rarest penguins. Here's a quick read on why they are considered as endangered species and what efforts are being made to protect them.

DoC, News, PAPP, RnD Product, Stoats - July 13, 2021

Connovation has partnered with the Department of Conservation’s Biodiversity Team to develop ways to use PAPP as a landscape control tool for the elimination of Stoats. Click here to checkout some latest updates from DoC.

New Products, Possums, Rodents - February 16, 2020

Imagine if someone designed a rat trap that your Nana would be happy to chuck up in her ceiling and clear and reset herself.

News, Stoats & Ferrets - December 14, 2018

Project Kiwi is the oldest community-led kiwi conservation project in New Zealand. From its base at Kuaotunu, north of Whitianga, the Trust administers an operational area of 2850 hectares on the Kuaotunu Peninsula.

Toxic meatballs target feral cats

News - October 6, 2018

A little-known poison in the New Zealand's predator-free toolbox could humanely control the feral cats and stoats preying on native species.

Monitoring - July 31, 2018

Greg and Serena Trillo had been on the lookout for another lifestyle block for a while when they were invited to view this 30 hectare property, north of Katikati.

Bite me! ... the chew card test

Monitoring - July 11, 2018

Do you want to know what's been eating your fruit or helping itself to the chook's food? We've got just the thing for you!

Lure Update

Possums - February 16, 2016

Lure-It Aerosols. Our Lure-It aerosol lures for possums, rodents and mustelids continue to prove a very popular choice by Councils to Contractors to Professional Possum Trappers and to General Public.

NEW PRODUCT - D-Block Extreme

Possums - February 10, 2016

Since 2011 we have had a registration for diphacinone hard rodent blocks, with the trade name D-Blocks.

Possums - January 26, 2016

Diphacinone the active ingredient in RatAbate Paste has a half-life of 2.8 days which means no bio-accumulation unlike brodifacoum which has a half-life of 113 days (fisher).

Why Rats May Not Be Eating Rat Bait?

Rodents - December 2, 2015

In animal behaviour, neophobia refers to the tendency of an animal to avoid or retreat from an unfamiliar object or situation. All phobias are unreasonable sorts of fear that can cause avoidance and panic.

Rodents - August 13, 2015

We have a variety of Ferafeed Pastes and also cereal Pellets which are used for baiting Possums, Rodents and Wallabies.

PAPP for Stoats - Notifications Removed

Rodents - August 5, 2015

The EPA on 23 July 2015 removed the major stumbling block to the effective use of PredaStop for Stoat Control - the requirement for users to notify occupiers of land within 3km of any intended bait station site using PredaStop for Stoats.

Rodents - March 24, 2015

I purchased some D-Blocks with diphacinone active ingredient to control rats and mice at my property which is semi rural. When I received the product, I was surprised that mice were not on the label claim.

Rodents - February 24, 2015

Sandra Goodwin from Landcare Okareka has reported that "Erayz rabbit baits are working well - guys have caught many mustelids in last month! Happy customers!

Rodents - February 10, 2015

Wellington residents have discovered they share their backyards with peanut butter-loving weasels, stoats and possums.

Project Whenua: Maori TV

Stoats & Ferrets - December 23, 2014

We visit two sites, one in Manaia, Coromandel and the other in the Abel Tasman, that are trialing "Spitfires", a targeted, innovative method of pest control. 23 December 8.00pm to 8.30pm.

Stoats & Ferrets - December 18, 2014

Lincoln University presentation to New Zealand Ecological Society Conference 16-20 November 2014 Palmerston North; "Development of Re-setting Toxin Delivery Devices and Lures for Stoats and Stoats" Click here to read more.

Possum Blitz Key to Rescue of Birdlife

Stoats & Ferrets - November 27, 2014

From his office window Mick Clout can see the outline of Hauraki Gulf islands in the hazy distance. It is an appropriate view because the thriving presence of native birds on the predator-free islands.

Possum Spitfire

Stoats & Ferrets - August 13, 2014

Connovation's trial of the Spitfire, a self-resetting, long life toxin delivery device designed for the continuous control of possums, stoats and rates.

Erayz # 8 Dried Mustelid Blocks

Stoats & Ferrets - July 2, 2014

Geoff Marshall is based in Taumaraunui and contracts and carries out predator control work to protect blue duck/whio for Taumata Plantations Limited, Hancock Forest Management (NZ) Ltd.

Long Life Solid State Possum Lures

Stoats & Ferrets - January 5, 2014

New Long Life Solid State Lures for Possums From Field trials of novel lures for possum control by Dr Jamie MacKay₁ Jared Waters₂ and Dr Helen Blackie₃ focusing on the Solid State Lures here are some key findings on them and some initial positive customer feedback too. The Solid State...

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