Conservation: How PPS Clients Make a Difference

Proactive Pest Solutions are passionate about protecting our native species while providing effective, environmentally responsible pest management for homes, businesses and lifestyle properties.

While Conservation Week has been and gone (1-7 September 2025),  the mahi doesn’t stop! The protection of our unique ecosystems continues year-round — and it’s something we are proud to do alongside our clients, local volunteers, and community partners.

Group photo with Hi Viz Vest

Rhiannon from Proactive Pest Solutions, Adrienne from the Kaharoa Kōkako Trust and Melissa from Red Stag Rotorua

Earlier this year, Proactive Pest Solutions, together with Red Stag Rotorua, proudly donated high-visibility vests to the Kaharoa Kōkako Trust with thanks to Desirae at the Rotorua Sustainable Charter. These vests help volunteers stay safe while working tirelessly to monitor and protect native bird populations. It’s just one example of how collaboration can make a real difference for New Zealand’s native species.

Volunteer groups dedicate countless hours to protecting native species, controlling pests, and restoring habitats outside our urban areas.
Their work is supported by local businesses and residents taking steps to manage pests responsibly on their properties – this is where our clients come in.
Every client of Proactive Pest with a regularly maintained rodent plan contributes to lower overall rodent numbers in the community, giving urban birds and other native species a better chance to thrive.

Why Urban Pest Control Matters for Conservation

Urban rodent and pest control plays a surprisingly important role in conservation. While we often think of protecting native species in forests or rural areas, cities and towns are home to many native birds and wildlife. By keeping rodent and pest numbers under control in urban and suburban environments, we help reduce predation on eggs, chicks, and other vulnerable wildlife – helping to support the survival of species such as tūī, kererū, and kōkako — even in town.

 

A Snapshot of PPS Pest Management Stats

Our clients’ commitment to effective pest control has a measurable impact:

Rodent Control (August)

  • 1,200+ rodent stations installed across around nearly 100x residential, commercial, and lifestyle properties – taking out 800-900 rodents per month (conservative estimate based on bait consumption for both rats and mice)

Wasp Control

  • 60 queen wasp traps installed this season (Sep–Dec)
  • Approximately 300 wasp nests successfully treated by PPS

Possum Control

  • 50+ possums removed by PPS (from urban areas alone)

These numbers reflect the collective effort of our clients and the Proactive Pest team, working alongside local conservation groups to protect native species and maintain healthier, safer environments.

 

Let Proactive Pest Solutions take the hassle out of rodent protection and give you peace of mind.
Get in touch with our team today!

 

It All Starts in Your Backyard (or Workplace!)
Proactive Pest Solutions are passionate about protecting our native species. We are proud to work alongside committed clients, passionate volunteers, and community partners who share our vision.
Every action counts, and together, we can make a real difference — it all starts in your backyard!

 

If you are part of a small community group and there is anything we may be able to help with, supplies, donations or just some good advice please don’t hesitate to reach out 🙂

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