PREDATOR CONTROL
Small, non-native vertebrate predators threaten native Hawaiian species and ecosystems by eating native plants, birds, snails, and insects. Predators include mice, rats, mongoose, feral cats, game birds and barn owls.
The control of any of these species is regulated by state and federal laws that address non-target concerns and animal welfare. In addition to the technical information necessary for adopting any of these tools, it is crucial to be familiar with the regulations informing the legality of their use.
Synthesis on PredCon lit for Hawaii
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Major findings and lessons learned from PredCon research and trials done in Hawaii.
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Headings that say the main applicable takeaways, followed by a paragraph describing the details and how things were tested and what was found.
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Species info
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An overview of predator control in Hawaii
This overview covers knowledge held and shared by predator control practitioners, including most of the published research on predators and predator control in Hawaii. Read it here
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Mice
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Rats
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Mongoose
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Feral Cats
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Barn Owls
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Game Birds
Planning Predator Control Best Management Practices
A group of Hawaii predCon practitioners developed these Best Management Practices for creating or modifying a predator control plan. Read it here.
IACUC Guidelines
IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) policies were designed for ethical treatment of animals in research settings. Many conservation operations in Hawaii are funded and administered through the University of Hawaii, which must comply with these policies. Here's an overview of IACUC policies. [In the future can include "what to do about IACUC"]
Disclaimer: There is no perfect technology; each trap and lure has its pros and cons. We do not seek to endorse any particular product, but to provide information that will help people decide how best to reduce the negative impacts of small predators on native species and ecosystems within their areas of influence.
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Brief descriptions of trap options and photo examples
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Snap Traps & Body Grip Traps
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Automatic Traps (self-resetting)
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Live Traps
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Trap setting demo videos
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Grouped video links to YouTube Channel that has organized playlists
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Snap Traps
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basic mechanism & safety
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deploying
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design of multi-trap deployment
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maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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A24s
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basic mechanism & safety
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deploying
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design of multi-trap deployment
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maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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AT220s
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basic mechanism and safety
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deploying
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design of multi-trap deployment
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maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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Body Grip Traps
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"Conibear-style"
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Doc series (150, 200, 250)
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Live Traps
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Lures & Baits
PreCon plan development & monitoring [predator monitoring BMPs]
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These best management practices were developed by a group of Hawaii predator control practitioners to guide those who may be new to predator control.
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Predator proof fencing
The Trapper's Guide
Single-kill traps
Rodent Snap and Crush Traps
Steve Allan Kat Traps
Timms Traps
Body Grip Traps
DOC 100, 150, 200, 250 series
Snares
Automated Traps
A18
A24
AT220
Monitoring
Tracking Tunnels
Tracking Tags
Game Cameras
Live Traps
Cage traps
Legholds
Footholds
Humane Dispatch
Baits and Lures
Predator Proof Fencing