{"id":17,"date":"2026-01-25T03:54:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T03:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-05-17T04:14:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T04:14:36","slug":"backyardtrapping","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/index.php\/backyardtrapping\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Join"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Backyard traps are one of the best way we can reduce populations of pests and create an environment for native species to thrive in an urban area. We need more backyard trappers to help us! Checking your trap will only take a few minutes a week and will contribute to saving many native birds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We build our own wooden trap boxes that host T-Rex traps. Thanks to the support of grants and koha, these are available to our backyard trappers for $20. We will support you with trapping tips, H&amp;S, maintenance and how to record your catches using a free app called Trap.NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-6fe5da46 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Trapboxes-1024x326.png ,https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Trapboxes.png 780w, https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Trapboxes.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Trapboxes-1024x326.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-465\" width=\"1695\" height=\"540\" title=\"Trapboxes\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><figcaption class=\"uagb-image-caption\">T-Rex traps and wooden boxes used in our backyard trapping program<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b7466030\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Drop your Details &amp; Adopt a Trap<\/h2><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">If you are interested in becoming a trapping legend or finding out more, please enter your details into the form below or email us at traps@predatorfreericcarton.org.nz<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-forms uagb-forms__outer-wrap uagb-block-bead6d42 uagb-forms__medium-btn\"><form class=\"uagb-forms-main-form\" method=\"post\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"uagb-form-bead6d42\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-forms-name uagb-forms-name-wrap uagb-forms-field-set uagb-block-1ae184ed\"><div class=\"uagb-forms-name-label required uagb-forms-input-label\" id=\"1ae184ed\">First Name<\/div><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"John\" required class=\"uagb-forms-name-input uagb-forms-input\" name=\"1ae184ed\" autocomplete=\"given-name\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-forms-name uagb-forms-name-wrap uagb-forms-field-set uagb-block-9d4cff29\"><div class=\"uagb-forms-name-label required uagb-forms-input-label\" id=\"9d4cff29\">Last Name<\/div><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Doe\" required class=\"uagb-forms-name-input uagb-forms-input\" name=\"9d4cff29\" autocomplete=\"family-name\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-forms-email uagb-forms-email-wrap uagb-forms-field-set uagb-block-471c6bff\"><div class=\"uagb-forms-email-label required uagb-forms-input-label\" id=\"471c6bff\">Email<\/div><input type=\"email\" class=\"uagb-forms-email-input uagb-forms-input\" placeholder=\"example@mail.com\" required name=\"471c6bff\" autocomplete=\"email\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-forms-textarea uagb-forms-textarea-wrap uagb-forms-field-set uagb-block-30ac5e65\"><div class=\"uagb-forms-textarea-label required uagb-forms-input-label\" id=\"30ac5e65\">Address &#8211; for coding up your trap<\/div><textarea required class=\"uagb-forms-textarea-input uagb-forms-input\" rows=\"3\" placeholder=\"Please enter your address\" name=\"30ac5e65\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-forms-form-hidden-data\"><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"uagb_forms_form_label\" value=\"Spectra Form\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"uagb_forms_form_id\" value=\"uagb-form-bead6d42\"\/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-form-reacaptcha-error-bead6d42\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-forms-main-submit-button-wrap wp-block-button\"><button class=\"uagb-forms-main-submit-button wp-block-button__link\"><div class=\"uagb-forms-main-submit-button-text\">Submit<\/div><\/button><\/div><\/form><div class=\"uagb-forms-success-message-bead6d42 uagb-forms-submit-message-hide\"><span>The form has been submitted successfully!<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-forms-failed-message-bead6d42 uagb-forms-submit-message-hide\"><span>There has been some error while submitting the form. Please verify all form fields again.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-raft-bg-color has-custom-6-f-673-e-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-69743a8bc775af42e1eaecb42e1d0942\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What Do I Need?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You don&#8217;t need much to be a backyard trapper, but if items are a barrier to you and your wh\u0101nau being involved please get in touch.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tasty bait &#8211; <strong>We would recommend peanut butter (any kind\/brand) or a chocolate spread. Good Nature sell a nut-free rat lure available at Mitre 10. The bait will only be able to be used for your trap and not for your toast!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utensil &#8211; <strong>You will need a metal butter knife for removing old and adding fresh bait to your bait cup. A pair of metal tongs may also come in handy.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gloves &#8211; <strong>A pair of gardening gloves is essential to create a barrier between us and any germs that pests carry. We also use many fragrances that could deter pests from interacting with the traps. Always wash your hands afterwards.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device &#8211; <strong>For logging your catches and rebaits. Trap.nz is available as a free app on your phone or you can access it via the website on the computer. We will help you with this. This is a great way to get children involved who may not be confident in dealing with the trap.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-712fb445 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" srcset=\"https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stuff-need-1024x315.png ,https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stuff-need.png 780w, https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stuff-need.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stuff-need-1024x315.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-468\" width=\"1507\" height=\"463\" title=\"Stuff need\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><figcaption class=\"uagb-image-caption\">Backyard trapping kit<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-35b55efe\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">What Zone are you in?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\"><strong>We have divided our project into zones that are bounded by main roads. Each zone has key areas of green spaces and methods of restoration. Have a look below to see what zone your backyard is in and what green spaces you are helping protect!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-raft-bg-color has-custom-6-f-673-e-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e679fc2627a49a1256f2b334280b27df\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Riccarton East<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:79% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Riccarton-East-1-2-1024x724.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264 size-full\" 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