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Thursday 27 August 2015
Otago Regional Council wishes to advise that ground based possum control operations will be taking place to control possums in the Mopanui area.
Area covered: The area is a rectangle, approximately 500m wide and 1.5km long, lying along an east facing ridge north of Mopanui Peak, between Mopanui Road and the Main South Trunk Railway, with a narrow leg running down to opposite the end of Purakanui Station Road.
Operation dates: 31st August to 23rd October 2015.
Poisoning methods, poison used and nature of poison: Possum habitat will be targeted using Feratox encapsulated cyanide baits in bait stations and will be attached to trees and suitable habitat.
Feratox capsules (dyed green) will be placed in bait stations with cereal pre-feed.
The public is warned not to enter this area and not to remove carcasses or baits. Baits are dangerous to people and dogs.
General warning
If you suspect poisoning
For further information (including maps of the operational area), contact the operator
Kirk Robertson, Otago Regional Council, 027 498 6146.