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Identify pest animals
Identify pests to make sure you are using the right method of pest control.
Useful resources for identifying pests
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Pest search – identify a pest plant or animal using photos and descriptions. You can also find recommended approaches to control them.
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Pest Detectives – helps you identify pest animals by their descriptions or the damage and signs they leave behind.
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What is this bug – a Landcare Research tool that helps you identify insects and other invertebrates through their features.
Related topics
| Protecting New Zealand's biodiversity | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/what-we-do-to-help-environment/Pages/protecting-new-zealands-biodiversity.aspx | Protecting New Zealand's biodiversity | Find out about the Addressing New Zealand’s biodiversity challenge report, a collaboration between local authorities and central government to address the challenge of protecting New Zealand's biodiversity. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Biodiversity | |
| Prevent pests from spreading | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/plants-animals/pests-weeds/Pages/prevent-pests-from-spreading.aspx | Prevent pests from spreading | Prevent pests from spreading by checking and cleaning your vehicle and gear after visiting a site with pests and before visiting an island. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Biosecurity | |
| Report a pest plant, pest animal or plant disease | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/plants-animals/pests-weeds/Pages/report-pest-plant-pest-animal-plant-disease.aspx | Report a pest plant, pest animal or plant disease | Report weeds, pest animals and diseases to Auckland Council. Report marine and exotic pests to MPI. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Biosecurity | |
| How to control pest animals | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/plants-animals/pests-weeds/Pages/how-to-control-pest-animals.aspx | How to control pest animals | There are things to consider when planning pest control. We can investigate the cause but you have to arrange for pest control on your property. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Biosecurity | |
| How we control pests | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/plants-animals/pests-weeds/Pages/how-we-control-pests.aspx | How we control pests | We select pest control methods depending on the species and site. These may include traps, shooting, or toxins. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Biosecurity | |
| Pest Free Auckland | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/what-we-do-to-help-environment/our-biodiversity-projects/Pages/pest-free-auckland.aspx | Pest Free Auckland | Get involved in Pest Free Auckland, a community-led conservation initiative. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Volunteering | |
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