Delivering biocontrol agents to possums - Info Sheet

Here, we describe transmissible and non-transmissible methods for delivering biocontrol agents to possums.

Location: Focus Stories > Biological control of possums

Possum bait station - Image

The final product incorporated three compartments for the bait.

Location: Focus Stories > Potato plates > Images

New-born possum joey - Image

New-born possum joey in pouch

Location: Focus Stories > Biological control of possums > Images

100 day old possum joey - Image

100 day old possum joey in pouch

Location: Focus Stories > Biological control of possums > Images

Possum vaccines and reproductive proteins - Info Sheet

Here, we explain the function of reproductive proteins GnRH and ZP. These proteins are targets for contraceptive vaccines, which are being developed in New Zealand to help reduce possum numbers.

Location: Focus Stories > Biological control of possums

The biodegradable possum bait station - Info Sheet

Find out how Potatopak has used the unique features of potato starch to develop and make a biodegradable possum bait station.

Location: Focus Stories > Potato plates

Biocontrol and the possum problem - Video Clip

AgResearch scientists Dr Doug Eckery and Dr Warwick Grant explain their research into using biocontrol to manage New Zealand's possum problem.

Location: Focus Stories > Biological control of possums > Video Clips

Biocontrol of possums: Collecting possum urine to test - Video Clip

Brian Thomson from AgResearch shows us how the urine is collected.

Location: Focus Stories > Biological control of possums > Video Clips

Comments on the possum problem - Video Clip

Your opinion matters.

Location: About Biotech > Biotech in Schools > Video Conferences > Using a worm to reduce possum numbers

Developing a biocontrol game - Unit Plan

Students of any level develop a board game illustrating knowledge of New Zealand’s possum problem and the strategies used to control it – including biocontrol strategies.

Location: Focus Stories > Biological control of possums