Pest-free group in Wellington catches 10,000th rodent

From Afternoons, 1:32 pm on 11 June 2020

A group of dedicated trappers in Ngaio, a suburb of Wellington, have caught their 10,000th rodent. 

Predator Free Ngaio has been trapping in the area since 2016 to help revive the native population of birds and skinks. 

Marg Ogilvie has been helping out with the trapping effort. 

When beech trees flower and produce large amounts of seed it provides food for pests such as rats.

When beech trees flower and produce large amounts of seed it provides food for pests such as rats. Photo: 123RF