Central Otago Pest Management

08/09/2026

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/environment/1296127/nz-sleepwalking-into-catastrophe-as-feral-deer-crisis-spirals-out-of-control?fbclid=IwZnRzaAUMeWJwZG9mAWZkaWQWUOCfWr6vH2OLB1B0U9SY2aoEAvrEZGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR669z6kiOEJXDsnDpWQ5NUOpx_Oscl656DUjvaKhG6xqGd0xA8s2--2nh5F4Q_aem_MgkrdhDMDYM3w0aZG22UOA

History is repeating itself across New Zealand's back country and farms but this time there are no good keen men being handed rifles and rations and sent to sort it out.

03/09/2026

Solid night at the office sorting these Rabbits out, plus a few ferrets at Chatto Creek.

As always a big thank you to our landowners for letting us do our thing!!

02/09/2026

🐇 Rabbit numbers are climbing fast!

We’re continuing to hit high numbers of rabbits every night shoot using our HIKMICRO thermal gear, with plenty of pregnant does not far away from dropping their kits. Kits grow fast and leave the nest on their own when they are about three to four weeks old.

With breeding season well underway, the numbers you’re seeing now can multiply very quickly.

If rabbits are becoming a problem on your property, now is the time to get on top of them before numbers explode.

Get in touch with Central Otago Pest Management to discuss any pest management issues & get booked in for a FREE property assessment!

01/09/2026

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We’ve spent years trying to tackle our pest problem species by species and property by property. The numbers tell us that approach simply isn’t working.

27/08/2026

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Alarming stats in here! We will take care of bulk pest animals & keep on top of them. Reach out to book in a property assessment.

New Zealand's pest problem has reached crisis point. Farmers are spending more money on pest control - but we're still going backwards!

11/08/2026

Rabbit breeding is well underway in Central Otago 🐇

Getting on top of rabbit numbers now can make a significant difference to the population — and the pressure on your land heading into spring.

If you’re noticing increasing rabbit activity on your property, get in touch as detailed below or via messenger.

📞 027 255 6699
🌐 centralotagopestmanagement.co.nz

04/08/2026

This makes for alarming reading!

If you are South Canterbury based through to Southland & have a pest problem please sing out.

We are actively looking for properties with large scale pest problems & we can carry out a management program at zero cost to you if your property qualifies.

Give us a call to discuss!

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wild-deer-costing-hawkes-bay-farmers-tens-of-thousands-of-dollars-study/HPFR7MH6AVGI7EOVMARR5MDJPQ/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaATeffRwZG9mBWZkaWQWUL3xGl3OwfeyeC8LsvYI674tP5RDGmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5Zjda2wwIAUMByA0qHpNAAZm9ob3tCH29Xya7m-Xe6xldlXySWgzXLa4R7YA_aem_cuAOdCl1Mw2bA3-I41kO0w =1785794570

One landowner thought he had 50 deer on his property - thermal imaging found nearly 300.

23/07/2026

We aren’t carrying out this operation but please be aware if you are a dog owner in the vicinity.

Following feedback from local dog owners, we've set up an email mailing list for people who'd like to be notified when rabbit control baiting operations using Pindone are planned on QLDC-owned land around the district.

As these operations generally take place during winter and occur infrequently, signing up is an easy way to stay informed and help keep your furry friends safe! 😊

We'll continue to notify through our usual channels too. Check out the comments below to sign-up for email notifications.

📸 Pictured: Pepper (left) and Tinka (right) at Jardine Park