Pests in Auckland

Help with identification

If you're having difficulty identifying pest plants or animals our recommendation is to join iNaturalist - an online tool that matches your 'observation' (photo/s) with a large database. If that doesn't solve the mystery there are many experts engaged in the tool who will help you identify your plant or animal. Remember to submit a good photograph. The getting started information is helpful if you're new to iNaturalist.

For pest animals there are two other options:

• You could put out tracking tunnels in your area. Warren Agnew's online resource What made these tracks? (PDF, 1.8MB) provides a variety of pest animal footprints and guidance on identifying them.
• Another option is the use of chew cards which you can put up around your property/area. Read more about this cheap and effective tool at Predator Free New Zealand and become an expert in bite marks!