Pest Trap Libraries

Helping Our Community Reduce Pests Safely

Loan a trap. Protect Native Wildlife

Pest Trap Libraries make predator control easy, accessible, and free for Bay of Plenty residents. Whether you're trapping on a suburban section, lifestyle block, or rural property, we can help you get started with the right equipment and advice.

By removing introduced mammalian pests such as rats, possums, stoats, weasels, ferrets and hedgehogs, together we can create safer habitats for our native birds, lizards and other wildlife.

How it works

Loaning a trap is simple:

Loan a trap free of charge for up to 3 months, with the option to renew (subject to availability).
Complete a quick loan agreement.
Receive a demonstration on how to safely set, bait and maintain your trap.
We'll help you choose the most suitable trap for your property and target pest.

On this page, you’ll find everything you need to use your trap safely and effectively — including guides, videos, tips, and downloadable notices.

Find your local Pest Trap Library

We currently have Pest Trap Libraries in:

Tauranga
Oropi
Te Puke
Whakamārama
Waihi Beach

Visit the Pest Trap Library website and contact your nearest library for available traps, collection information and opening hours.

Click here to check out the library!

👉 Details for Pest Trap Library Area’s is on the PTL Website.

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Working Together to Bring Back Native Birds

Every predator removed helps give our native wildlife a better chance to thrive. Your efforts support species like tūī, kererū, pīwakawaka (fantails), ruru and many others by reducing the predators that threaten them.

Whether you're borrowing your first trap or have been trapping for years, you're part of a growing community working towards healthier backyards and thriving native biodiversity across the Bay of Plenty.

💚 With your help, we’re creating predator-free neighbourhoods across the Bay of Plenty.