Pest Animal & Weed Control Services
Supporting Your Conservation Goals Across Rodney and Kaipara
At The Forest Bridge Trust, we’re here to help you protect and restore native biodiversity on your property. Whether you’re just getting started or already on your conservation journey, we offer tailored pest animal control, weed management, and trapping services to meet your needs.
Trap Network Setup – Pest Animal Control
Looking to reduce pest animals including the following?
Our Trap Set-Up Service helps you get started with expert advice, equipment, and placement.
We’ll work with you to:
- Design an effective trapping network
- Install traps in strategic locations for optimal catch rates
- Provide maps and documentation
This service is especially helpful for landowners wanting to start their conservation journey the right way or as part of subdivision or transferable title applications, where conservation action may be required.
Servicing North Auckland, including Rodney and Kaipara districts.
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Trap Maintenance & Monitoring
Don't have time to check traps or record data? Let us take care of it for you.
We offer:
- Regular trap checks (monthly or more frequently by arrangement)
- Trap maintenance and re-luring
- Data entry and reporting via Trap.NZ
- Professional reports
- Year-round or seasonal support (great if you're away on holiday or overwhelmed by winter weather!)
You'll receive:
- Up-to-date records
- Maps showing trap/bait station placement
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Possum & Rat Control – Toxin Services
Integrated pest management combines targeted trapping with strategic toxin use to deliver effective, sustainable suppression of pest mammals. We will tailor a programme which will protect your precious biodiversity while minimising environmental impact—smart, responsible control you can count on.
* Our team members are holders of the controlled substance licence for vertebrate toxins.
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Weed Control & Spraying
Ecologically significant weeds threaten our native habitats and biodiversity. Our integrated pest plant service offers effective, locally informed solutions to restore and protect these vital ecosystems. Here are examples of some of the weed threats that we can work together to eradicate.
Weed Control & Spraying
Weed Control Before/After
We’ll assess your site and provide a customised management plan. Contact us to organise a no obligation site visit and quote.
Tailored Support for Every Property
We understand that every property and landowner has unique goals. That’s why we offer flexible service packages, tailored to your budget and conservation objectives.
Quotes usually include:
- Hourly rate
- Mileage
- Materials as needed (bait, traps, sprays, LUV etc)
Cam Rathe
Alex Wardenaar
Helen Jamieson
Eliane Lagnaz
Meet the Team
Cam Rathe
Alex Wardenaar
Helen Jamieson
Eliane Lagnaz
Led by Cam Rathe, our team brings years of hands-on experience and deep expertise in land management and pest animal control. As locals to the Rodney and Kaipara districts, we have a thorough understanding of the region’s unique landscapes, conservation priorities and the challenges faced by landowners. With a strong reputation for professionalism and reliability, we are dedicated to delivering effective, tailored solutions to help you protect native species, restore your land and safeguard your property. You can trust us to work alongside you with care, commitment and expert guidance every step of the way.
Fill out our Expression of Interest form to get started!
Let us know about your land, your goals, and how much support you’re looking for — and we’ll work with you to find the best solution.