As part of our TBfree programme we deliver our pest control operations through a framework of TB management areas (TMAs). TMAs are areas with known TB infection in livestock or wildlife. Each TMA has a specific TB control plan designed to eradicate TB as effectively as possible.
The Western Southland TMA covers 131,490 hectares and centres around the southern Takitimu Mountains.
There is a central core of rugged mountainous peaks with river valleys and extensive tracts of exotic and native bush. Outside these areas is a concentration of intensive farming on highly developed and improved land.
The Western Southland TMA has a long history of TB infection in wildlife. TB-infected ferrets have been found in the area for many years.
We completed ground control in:
We completed ferret surveys in:
We are doing further research to investigate possum density in small areas, and see how this impacts the infected ferret population.
We also completed a pig survey in Western Southland in 2019/2020.
As of June 2023, the Western Southland TMA has no infected herds.
We plan our pest control operations up to 3 years in advance. The current year runs from July 2023 to June 2024.
Dates and control methods for pest control operations in Western Southland are provisional and subject to change. If you’re affected by any upcoming operations, our pest control contractors will contact you before work begins. They will:
Type of control | When | Coverage | Where |
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Ferret survey | 2023/2024 | 25,700ha | Letham, Mount Linton, Wether Hill |
Pig survey | 2023/2024 | 26,000ha | Letham, Mount Linton, Wether Hill |
Ferret survey | 2024/2025 | 25,700ha | Letham, Mount Linton, Wether Hill |
Pig survey | 2024/2025 | 26,000ha | Letham, Mount Linton, Wether Hill |
The proposed areas for wildlife surveillance are marked in blue.
Interactive map showing Western Southland TB management area boundaries, Vector Control Zone, and proposed control areas.
Contract Wild Animal Control NZ Ltd manages eradication activities in the Western Southland TMA. Contact them directly if you have feedback or questions about upcoming operations.
Phone: 0800 292 269
Email: lyndon@cwacnzl.com
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