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Possum bait stations
Our range of possum bait stations suit all
possum control
operations – big or small. From biodegradable options to heavy-duty plastic, our bait stations are all proudly made in New Zealand.
Our range of
possum toxins
are designed to be used in possum bait stations (except Cyanara 50 paste). Depending on the toxin, you can use:
Fixed bait stations – heavy-duty plastic stations to place pellets or paste in
Bio Bag bait stations – biodegradable bags to place pellets and paste in, which are then stapled onto trees or posts
Why is it important to use bait stations?
Bait stations provide a place to put toxic bait and prefeed to:
keep it dry and fresh
prevent non-target species getting it
encourage target animals to prefeed before placing toxic bait (if you decide to prefeed)
Can possums easily access bait from bait stations when they are mounted flush to tree trunks?
Yes, they can. They’ve even been observed hanging upside down to feed and will put their paws into stations to remove bait.
Does the colour of bait stations affect the bait uptake?
Some colours may be more readily able to be seen by possums. But on the whole possums are very nosy, inquisitive animals and will be drawn both visually to bait stations and by the smell of baits and lures used.
What is the recommended distance spacing for bait stations?
This will depend on the possum population in the area you intend to bait. A good guide is to refer to the
product best practice documents
for the toxin or prefeed you intend to use. These documents give bait placement spacing based on infestation levels.
You can also view compatible bait station products here:
possum bait stations range.
Start by monitoring. Chew cards and tracking tunnels show which pests are present from their bite marks or footprints, so you don’t spend time and money controlling the wrong pest.
Traps are toxin-free and suit smaller areas, or places where pets and children are around. Toxins in bait stations cover larger areas more efficiently. Many programmes get the best results by using both.
Some toxins require a Controlled Substance Licence (CSL), and these are clearly marked on the product page. We must sight and record your licence before sale. Traps, lures, monitoring tools and many baits don’t need one.
Pests tend to travel along edges, so place them where you’ve seen signs of activity, such as fence lines, bush edges, tracks, streams and sheltered spots near food sources. Keep them out of reach of children, pets and livestock.
Prefeeding means putting out non-toxic bait before introducing toxin. It gets pests used to the taste and location, so they keep coming back, and that makes your control much more effective.
Check them regularly. Remove catches promptly, refresh bait and lures, and look for damage or debris that could stop them working.
When used correctly, following the label and Safety Data Sheet, our products are designed to keep the risk to native species and non-target animals low. Always use toxins in bait stations, display warning signs where required, and keep pets and livestock away from treated areas.
Yes. Most products come in larger quantities for farms, conservation groups and professional pest controllers. Contact our team for bulk orders or advice on the right products for your site.
