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Eradication
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The eradication programme aims to get rid of all of these pests in Otago.
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.
Bennett's wallaby
Bennett’s wallaby have a greyish-brown upper body, pale grey chest and belly, and reddish-brown colour on the shoulders. They're up to 80cm high with a tail length around 62cm. Management: Eradication & Site-led programme
Rooks
Rooks are large, glossy black birds with pale beaks and loud “kaah” calls. They often gather in flocks, fly up to 20 km daily, and damage farmland by eating grain and seeds. There are fewer than 40 left in Otago, and the council is working to eliminate them. Report this!
Spiny broom
Spiny broom is a sharp, invasive shrub with yellow flowers and flat seed pods that quickly takes over farmland and native areas.
