The progressive containment programme aims to stop a pest from spreading and/or contain it to a certain area.
Below is an example of the pest infestation curve which is used around New Zealand to help us figure out the best management option for pests. Where a pest sits on the curve tells us the most cost-effective way to control or eradicate it.
Management: Progressive containment programme
Management: Progressive containment programme
Management: Progressive containment programme
Management: Progressive containment programme
Management: Progressive containment programme
Management: Progressive containment programme
Management: Progressive containment programme
Management: Progressive containment programme
Management: Progressive containment programme
Management: Progressive containment programme
Management: Progressive containment programme