Before heading out in the field
Here’s the list of what you’ll need. Some of this we will supply you with. You should aim to have all this gear with you every time you head out.
Personal Gear
First Aid Kit
Spare warm clothing
Hand sanitiser
Food & water
Raincoat & hat
Mobile phone – charged and loaded with Jasmine & Kristel’s phone numbers
Sunscreen
Personal medication if required ( If you have a known wasp allergy, PLEASE let the Volunteer Coordinator know and carry appropriate medication.
Vehicle volunteer pass
Trapping gear
Lures – Whatever we’re currently using for rodents, mustelids and possums!
Charged phone with TrapNZ to record data
Gloves
Tongs for catch removal
Cleaning supplies: brush/triangle scraper
Screwdriver - Square, no 2
Setting tool for DOC200 & DOC250 traps
Safety tool
Hose for setting off traps
Spare Victor rat traps to replace faulty ones
