Rabbits
Rabbits have the potential to be a major pest to farming operations, but can also be a nuisance in many other rural sectors including lifestyle blocks.
Rabbits can be successfully controlled using a variety of methods including poisoning, trapping and shooting.
Possums
Possums are a threat to both farming (through the spread of TB) and native flora and fauna.
VPC Ltd has developed efficient techniques to control possums in all situations and types of country.
Rodent Control
Rodents can be an issue in both urban and rural situations. VPC Ltd specialise in trapping rats around buildings and built up areas. These animals are notoriously difficult to trap, however VPC Ltd has developed successful techniques to deal with these pests.
On a larger scale, VPC Ltd can establish a robust and effective rodent control programme.
Mustelid Control
Mustelids (ferrets, stoats and weasels) are a major threat to New Zealand's native birdlife.
They can also be devastating on chicken coups and game birds. Trapping is the only effective option, and VPC Ltd has developed a sound and effective mustelid control programme.
Feral Goats and Pigs
These animals can be a threat to the environment in many of New Zealand's rural areas.
VPC Ltd have trained pig hunting dogs, and experienced hunters that can effectively control these animals.
Feral Cats
Feral cats are widespread throughout Marlborough and are a serious threat to native birdlife.
They live everywhere from urban areas to semi alpine high altitude terrain.They wreak havoc on all manner of ground dwelling native birdlife.
The only effective means of control is trapping.
VPC Ltd have well proven techniques for capturing even the most cunning feral cats.