Posted 11 Oct 06

What pests cause you problems on your lifestyle block?

Lifestylers are constantly asking us for advice on dealing with a wide range of pests ranging from flies to possums and rabbits to gorse.

Target Pest is more than happy to give free advice to anyone with a pest problem. We are always interested to hear what pests are troublesome where.

We will be posting a series of information factsheets on pests over the next few months. If you have a request for information on particular pests please contact us on 0800 487 277 or email info@targetpest.co.nz

Posted 16 Oct 06

Have just read this post and would like to know more information about fly strike.

We have a few ewes with lambs at foot. I have heard that fly strike is a real problem and would like to know more on how to prevent the ewes and lambs from getting fly strike and what can be used to treat them if they do. This is our first experiment with sheep so can anyone help please.
Cheers

Posted 6 Nov 06

sheepmum-best bet to prevent fly strike is to keep sheep clean esp if they have tails,spray tails with Maggo if cutting or rings keep wool shortish if pos.after summer shearing its a good idea to dip everything with a sprayon or poaron dip check withholding times for animals going to works and have health status certificates with all stock leaving farm for sale.

Posted 6 Nov 06

Well, what a wealth of advice. Very much appreciated. All ewes and lambs are tailed and at this point reasonably clean. We have arranged for a shearer to come and crutch them soon. We will look into dips for after this is done.
Thanks for your help so far. Much appreciated

Posted 15 Dec 07

Ive twice planted grasses along the creek only to have Pukekos pull them up. What scares them away? And HARES! Ive tried the white paint with eggs recently and only a fair result. Do I have to buy a shotgun?

Posted 17 Mar 08

Yes, thank you for the the info. Pest are a problem for us.

In particular, roaming dogs, birds(all kinds).

We have been shooting both. We live beside a large sheep station, so i suspect the dogs come from there, but are easy to pop.

But the problem with birds is the high cost of ammunition. While it is a cost benefit to get a heron with one shell, the same cant be said for sparrows and other small birds. The only thing with them is when they flock, you can get more than one per shot.

Posted 3 Sep 08

I agree with your point about cartridges. Pest control contracts are a good idea, you pay one fee to have a regular inspection/clearup.



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