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Critter Solutions products have been developed by biosecurity and technology experts and thoroughly field-tested by a team of working ecologists across New Zealand. An integrated and holistic suite of tools for predator detection and control, Critter Solutions applies creative thinking and proven technology to support New Zealand’s goal of PredatorFree2050.
CritterPic provides real-time monitoring of small cryptic animals and pest species through instant image feeds and automatic species identification.
- Real-time monitoring of small cryptic species (invertebrates, reptiles and small mammals).
- Provides instant images feeds with automatic species ID.
- Ideal for biodiversity assessments and monitoring, pest detection, and surveying for cryptic species.
- Compatible with long-life lure products and EzyLure dispenser.
- Thoroughly field-tested over 5+ years.
- Long battery life.
- Environmentally robust.
- Light-weight and easy to set up.
- Integrated direct-to-satelite modem coming soon, for real-time data comms anywhere.
Available to rent or purchase. Minimal rental is 5 units
A smart self-resetting kill-trap which uses AI technology, with real-time species identification for targeted triggering.
- An open architecture with no mechanical triggering required, resulting in very high interaction rates.
- Enables safe and effective pest control in a ‘set-and-forget’ style.
- Fitted with its own automated lure dispenser.
- Flexi-comms technology enables long-life and remote deployment.
- Meets welfare requirements for humane control of mice, rats, mustelids and possums. Can be tailored for additional target species.
- Integrated direct-to-satelite modem coming soon, for real-time data comms anywhere.
Next availability is expected to be early 2026.
EzyLure Dispenser is a set-and-forget device that automatically dispenses fresh lure, and can be retrofitted to a wide range of existing traps and bait stations.
- Automatically dispenses a user-selected amount of fresh lure at pre-determined intervals.
- Proven high interaction rates with a wide range of pest species (including house mice, ship rats, Norway rats, mustelids and many other pest species).).
- Supports effective camera trap monitoring.
- Can be retrofitted to a wide range of existing traps and bait stations.
- ‘Set and forget’ device removes the need for servicing and refreshing.
- Serves as a pre-feeding device to overcome neophobia
- Long battery life (>2years) on AA batteries.
- Lightweight and easily transportable.
- Environmentally robust.
Available to purchase now.
An intelligent, low-power thermal-camera based system for wildlife surveillance and detection.
- Based on CritterPic® imaging technology with real-time, on-board species identification via AI.
- Intelligent camera for wildlife surveillance and detection.
- Highly sensitive to all mammals, including mice.
- Includes a user-friendly online data management interface.
- Runs continuously for 24 hours for 2-3 months on AA batteries.
- Integrated direct-to-satelite modem coming soon, for real-time data comms anywhere.
Available to purchase now.
Flexi-comms wireless technology connects traps, cameras, and sensors to create a real-time information network across dozens of devices.
- Receive instant information and alerts on trap status, monitoring devices, smart AI cameras and other sensors.
- Small and easily deployable anywhere.
- Uses cutting-edge low-power wireless technology.
- Inputs for trap closures, smart cameras and sensors.
- Connect dozens of devices through one cloud-access point device.
- Transmit small data (trap status) or complex images.
- Customisable data format, enabling compatibility.
Available to purchase now.
PoaUku are premium, long life, high-quality lures with proven attractiveness for multi-species including mice, rats, mustelids, and possums.
It translates in Te Reo as Poa = Lure and Uku = Clay.
- 100% natural ingredients, sustainable and environmentally friendly.
- Treated with a proven long-life scent.
- Proven higher interaction and capture rates.
- Reduces time and labour costs associated with refreshing traditional, food-based lures.
- Environmentally robust, even in extreme weather conditions.
- Can be used to attract the target predator(s) to standard traps, bait stations and monitoring devices.
- Solid-state (inedible) by non-targets
- Simple to deploy, lightweight, and mess-free
- Available in packs of 10.
Price: $35+GST, plus shipping