Help Bring Back the Birds!

The best way to support Waikanae’s predator-free future is by ordering a rat trap and joining our community of dedicated volunteers.
Your efforts will make a direct impact on restoring local bird populations.

Ready to Get Started?

Click order a trap below to become part of our growing network. If you have any questions or need assistance please – Contact us

Support in Other Ways

Looking for another way to contribute? Visit our online Shop to order one of our Predator Free T-shirts. Every purchase helps fund our ongoing conservation initiatives.

Join us now and let’s work together to make Waikanae predator-free!

Predator Free Waikanae Trap Sign Up

Kia ora and thanks for requesting a trap from Predator Free Waikanae. With your help we will make our community a more attractive location for our native birds, lizards and bugs.

Trap Order Form

We use the Victor Power Kill mouse and rat traps, known for their strength and effectiveness.

Victor Power Kill Mouse Trap

  • Strong and Effective: A reliable trap that catches mice efficiently.
  • Easy to Use: Set and release with one simple click. Just pull the bar back until it latches.
  • Safe Disposal: No need to touch the mouse when removing it from the trap.
  • Attracts Rats: A dead mouse can attract rats into the rat trap at the front of the box.

Trap Boxes by Menz Shed Kapiti

Our wooden trap boxes are built by Menz Shed Kapiti in Waikanae. They are:

  • Safe: Designed to keep children and pets protected.
  • Solidly Built: Durable construction for long-term use.
  • Dual Traps: Each box contains a rat trap at the front and a mouse trap at the back.

How to get the best results out of your trapping

Note

Always wear gloves when handling traps or catches, for hygiene and to prevent disease. Rats and mice will avoid traps with a human smell on them!

  • Open the trap by lifting the wire frame at the rear of the trap.
  • Slide the double traps out. Remove any catches from the trap. If the traps are empty, use a sock or soft item to set the trap off.
  • Dispose of Rodents Safely
  • No Contact Needed: The traps one-step mechanism allows for disposal without touching the rodent.
  • Seal and Dispose: Place the dead rodent in a trash bag and seal it tightly.
  • Clean the trap and box and clear the entrance way of grass.
  • Record the trap catch on your trap.nz app or in a notebook.
  • While the trap is unset, ensure that the box is level, stable and doesn’t wiggle.
  • Carry out any minor maintenance required (applying new nails or screws, securing mesh ends).
  • Make sure entrance ways are smooth and free of any obstacles
  • Change the lure in the traps, use lures such as peanut butter or mayonnaise. Put lure at entrance to box to entice them in, and on the unset trap. Only a little is required.
  • Reset the traps. Carefully slide the traps back into the trap box, keeping it close to the back screen.
  • Scuff the ground at the trap entrances, and blaze flour lure (9 parts flour I part icing sugar) in scuff marks and on trees or fence near the trap.
  • Step back and look at the trap. Is there anything that could be better?
  • If your trap is not catching then move it to another location. Rats and mice are curious creatures and like to check out anything new.

Collecting data is vital to measure our success and supports our grant applications.

Please keep a record then send an email to icaughtarat@gmail.com We also love interesting photos