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A24 Quick Start Guide
The combination of Goodnature A24 self-resetting trap technology, long-life lures, and you, the trapper, are the key to protection against introduced pests. This quick start guide gives you the tools to get great results.
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Automatic Lure Pump Instructions
The Automatic Lure Pump (ALP) is the latest advancement in Goodnature’s world-leading conservation technology. These instructions explain how to first activate and then install the ALP into your A24 so your trap stays constantly attractive with fresh lure for 6 months without any need for maintenance visits.
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Goodnature Lure Taster Instructions
Goodnature Lure Tasters allow you to assess, not guess, the best places to put your A24 rat traps. Analyse the distinct bite marks left by target pests using this instruction manual. Set your traps where rodents have marked the cards.
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Blocker for A24 Installation Guide
While our Blocker for A24 isn’t a necessity, it’s an extra step you can take for peace of mind.
Complex Trapping Sites
When it comes to domestic situations, some trapping sites are more complex than others and require you to do some further analysis to ensure you get success with your traps.
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Trapping Network
Effective conservation projects are about steady and organised management of a network. Here are some general guides for groups and persons wanting to set up a conservation network.
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Identifying Bite Mark
Goodnature’s Lure Tasters allow you to assess, not guess, the best places to put your A24 rat traps. Analyse the distinct bite marks left by target pests and set your traps where rodents have marked the cards.
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Rachel had a Rat Problem
Food competition can be the biggest barrier to trapping success. Things like compost bins, dog biscuit bags, food stores and chicken feed all provide excellent food sources for rats. Once rats have a trusted food source, it can take some effort to get them to try something new.
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2 Years of Rat Control
John lives on a 516 square metre property in Karori with an overgrown section to the rear and a neglected bush reserve across the road. After relocating his A24 to find the right spot to trap, John has tallied 21 dead in 29 days.
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Network on Laurence's Farm
Laurence Giles is a farmer operating north of the Waikato town of Morrinsville. His property sits in the hills west of the Hauraki Plains, backing onto bush. This case study looks at how Laurence invested wisely to get success through Goodnature technology.
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Southland Rat Control
Following long-term cost analysis of rat control options, Environment Southland chose to deploy A24s to enhance biodiversity in the Stirling bush block. The project has since recorded consecutive 0% rat monitors, while rat numbers continue to grow in neighbouring blocks.
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Volunteers Protect Penguin
Backed by the Wellington City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, and a committed core group of volunteers, Places for Penguins’ project team has stepped up its conservation efforts by increasing the density of Goodnature A24 traps around kororā nesting boxes.
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A24 Traps Protect Whio Population
Goodnature A24 traps have been used to protect whio/blue duck on the upper Tongariro River for nearly three years, in an area where no other pest–control occurs.
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Humane Evaluation – Rats
In independent field evaluations undertaken to assess the welfare performance of the A24 trap for rats, it achieved the A Class NAWAC guidelines for a quick-kill trap, killing the target species quickly and effectively.
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DOC Reccomendation
Goodnature, supported by the Department of Conservation, has developed reliable and effective self-resetting traps and long-life lures. DOC formal recommendation update: This statement includes updated advice on the A24 traps as an effective tool for stoat control based on kiwi survival rates in DOC trials.
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Mechanical Reliability Report
DOC measured the A24 traps to be mechanically reliable during operational use. All traps had CO2 remaining at the second 6 month gas replacement period. This report outlines the process and results.
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Mechanical Reliability Report 2
DOC measured the A24 traps to be mechanically reliable during operational use. All traps had CO2 remaining at the second 6 month gas replacement period. This report outlines the process and results.
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Mechanical Reliability Report 3
DOC measured the A24 traps to be mechanically reliable during operational use. All traps had CO2 remaining at the third 6 month gas replacement period. This report outlines the process and results.
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Native Island Rat Eradication Project
DOC's Native Island rat eradication project was successful in removing the rat population from Native Island using Goodnature A24 traps. This report outlines the process and results.
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DOC Report – Rats 100 x 100 m
DOC, using Goodnature A24 traps at half best practice density, successfully knocked down and controlled elevated rat populations to undetectable levels.
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DOC Report – Rats 100 x 50 m
The Harts Hill project established by DOC and Fiordland Conservation Trust successfully knocked down and controlled elevated rat populations in beech forest to undetectable levels using Goodnature A24 traps.
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We are available Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
Phone: 1-877-992-8868
Email: support@goodnature.co