{"title":"Vertebrate Pest Management","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-fox-magnet-trap","title":"The Fox Magnet Trap","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt 16kg, the Fox Magnet is substantially heavier than imported alternatives. A typical imported collapsible cat trap weighs 4kg. That weight difference is not a spec comparison. It is the difference between a trap that holds a determined fox and one that does not. Heavier construction holds shape under repeated use, keeps joints secure, and does not deform after the third or fourth deployment. For the pest manager running a contracted fox program, a trap failure means a lost fox, a wasted site visit, and a program that has to explain why the numbers are not adding up. In rural areas, foxes contribute to lamb losses of 10 to 30% per season. For the agribusiness operator, that is revenue lost every night the foxes are active. The Fox Magnet provides cage trapping as an alternative to shooting, leg-hold trapping, and poisoning, particularly in peri-urban and township contexts where those methods are not practical or permitted. Cage trapping enables verified capture and humane dispatch per applicable state requirements, and produces the verifiable capture records that government and NRM programs require for contracted work. Australian-designed. Collapsible for vehicle transport between properties. Non-target species caught incidentally can be released. For remote properties, pair with MinkPolice sensors for digital notification when the trap is triggered, rather than driving the round to check every trap in person. Monitor all traps daily. Captured animals must have access to food and water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magnet Trap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667160064199,"sku":"07-Trap14","price":272.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/2819\/2967\/files\/the-fox-magnet-trap-hero.png?v=1773537947"},{"product_id":"the-possum-and-cat-magnet-trap","title":"The Possum \u0026 Cat Magnet Trap","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo species, two regulatory contexts, one trap. The Possum and Cat Magnet handles both feral cat management and possum management in a single heavy-duty collapsible unit. At 6kg, it is substantially heavier than the 2kg typical for imported alternatives: the same construction quality principle that defines the Fox Magnet. For feral cats: capture and humane dispatch. Feral cats are an introduced species contributing to the decline of native birds, mammals, and amphibians. Cage trapping provides a targeted, humane capture method for pest managers and agribusiness operators. For possums: capture and release only. Possums are protected native wildlife in all Australian states and territories. A permit is required in most states. Trapped possums must be released on the same property within 50 metres of the capture point, after sunset. Relocation to another site is illegal. In QLD, WA, and NT, trapping must be carried out by or under the supervision of a licensed wildlife controller. Collapsible for vehicle transport. The Mini Myna Magnet Storage Bag also fits the Possum and Cat Magnet. Monitor all traps daily. Captured animals must have access to food and water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magnet Trap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667161735367,"sku":"07-Trap15","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/2819\/2967\/files\/the-possum-cat-magnet-trap-the-cat-magnet-trap-hero_2ba7c23b-99c1-47f0-aa9d-2604d72169a2.png?v=1773557151"},{"product_id":"the-rabbit-magnet-trap","title":"The Rabbit Magnet Trap","description":"\u003cp\u003eRabbits are one of the most economically significant feral animals in Australia. The Rabbit Magnet provides a targeted, heavy-duty live capture option for pest managers and agribusiness operators running rabbit management programs alongside warren fumigation and baiting. At 550 x 220 x 220mm assembled, the trap is sized for rabbits and smaller mammals. Flat-packs to 58cm x 30cm x 9cm for vehicle transport. Heavy-duty cage construction consistent with the Magnet Trap range. For remote properties, pair with MinkPolice sensors for digital notification when the trap is triggered. Pest and wildlife management regulations vary by state and territory. Confirm relevant permits and disposal requirements before commencing a trapping program. For small marsupials, confirm protected species status in your state before deployment. Monitor all traps daily.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magnet Trap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667161866439,"sku":"07-Trap18","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/2819\/2967\/files\/the-rabbit-magnet-trap-hero.png?v=1765169616"},{"product_id":"minkpolice-x-trap-sensor","title":"MinkPolice X Trap Sensor","description":"\u003cp\u003eMinkPolice X is a GSM-based digital trap sensor that delivers an immediate SMS and email alert the moment a trap activates. One sensor platform across bird traps, rodent stations, and vertebrate cages regardless of brand. Retrofits onto any trap with a door or trigger mechanism. The pest manager attends when there is activity and responds faster, because the alert fires the moment the trap closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor pest managers running large trap programs across commercial, food processing, rural, or government sites, MinkPolice X converts a time-based inspection schedule into an event-triggered response. On a 40-station footprint across a warehouse perimeter, that means the difference between checking every station on a fixed calendar and only attending when something has happened. More sites serviced per day from the same labour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor live-capture trapping programs, MinkPolice X provides the animal welfare compliance layer. Minimising the time an animal spends confined after capture is both an ethical obligation and, in many jurisdictions, a legal one. The alert fires the moment the trap closes. Response time is as fast as the pest manager can get to site. The communication log provides timestamped documentation that satisfies animal welfare audit requirements for government, council, and NRM contracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIP67 waterproof. Rated to 1 metre. GSM connectivity optimised for weak signal areas where phone calls and standard SMS fail. 4 x AA Lithium batteries last up to one year with two daily status messages. Battery level monitored remotely with an alert before critical depletion. Olive green housing for field use. Each unit registered to an authorised user in the MinkPolice online portal. A stolen unit cannot be re-registered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe online portal provides a single view of all traps across all sites. Current status, alert preferences, contact management, and a full communication log per device: battery status, temperature, signal strength, and every server contact event with timestamps. For HACCP, food safety, or animal welfare audits, the log provides documented evidence of monitoring activity without manual data entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed in the Netherlands for mink trapping, MinkPolice X is now used across bird, rodent, and vertebrate trapping programs in Australia. Pest IT provides setup, training, and ongoing support for MinkPolice integration into existing service programs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinkPolice","offers":[{"title":"Single Unit","offer_id":46286485618887,"sku":"16-MPGSMKIT","price":530.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/2819\/2967\/files\/minkpolice-trap-sensor-hero_2ef96d0a-9041-4c61-a13c-cbcae2d32522.png?v=1773556285"},{"product_id":"viper-fox-trap","title":"Viper Fox Trap","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn a large rural property, the fox problem is not in one location. It is across the lambing paddocks, around the poultry shelters, and along the tree line. A single trap at one position addresses one corner of the problem. The Viper Fox Trap at 6kg makes multi-trap deployment practical: three or four traps covering the active zones across the property, each collapsible for transport between positions as the program develops. Foxes are a declared pest in all Australian states and territories. No permit required. Cage trapping enables verified capture and humane dispatch per applicable state requirements, and allows non-target species caught incidentally to be released. For remote properties where checking every trap in person is a half-day drive, pair with MinkPolice sensors for digital notification when a trap is triggered. For situations requiring the heaviest-duty construction (large or aggressive foxes, sustained commercial program use), the Magnet Trap Fox Magnet at 16kg provides substantially greater cage strength. Choose based on the program: multi-trap coverage at a lower cost per position, or maximum trap strength at fewer positions. Monitor all traps daily. Captured animals must have access to food and water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viper","offers":[{"title":"Single Unit","offer_id":46286697234631,"sku":"15-VFT","price":96.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/2819\/2967\/files\/viper-fox-trap-front_ba7cbf1a-d82d-4833-80ec-7efac2fcdb96.png?v=1773647183"},{"product_id":"viper-possum-trap","title":"Viper Possum Trap","description":"\u003cp\u003ePossums are protected native wildlife in all Australian states and territories. A permit is required in most states. In QLD, WA, and NT, trapping must be carried out by or under the supervision of a licensed wildlife controller. In all states, trapped possums must be released on the same property within 50 metres of the capture point, after sunset. Relocation to another site is illegal. The Viper Possum Trap is a collapsible live capture trap at 4.6kg. A lower-cost possum-specific option alongside the Magnet Trap Possum and Cat Magnet. For the pest manager building a possum management offering, the lower cost per trap makes it practical to carry spares and deploy across multiple sites without a significant equipment investment. The Magnet Trap Possum and Cat Magnet (6kg) also handles feral cats. Choose based on whether the program requires both species capability. Monitor all traps daily. Captured possums must have access to food and water. Handle all captured possums with care: they are native wildlife, not feral pests. Confirm the licensing and permit requirements in your state before quoting possum work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viper","offers":[{"title":"Single Unit","offer_id":46286697267399,"sku":"15-VPT","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/2819\/2967\/files\/viper-possum-trap-hero_e88a0662-46eb-4367-a831-4a158a89b6eb.png?v=1773556351"},{"product_id":"avepro-possum-spikes","title":"AvePro Possum Spikes","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolycarbonate deterrent spikes for fences, ledges, and building features used by possums, feral cats, rats, and mice as a travel route. The pointed spikes discourage animals from crossing or perching on the treated surface. Available in Black, Grey, and Brown to match the fence or building material. 5.4m per carton (12 x 450mm sections). Possums are protected native wildlife under legislation in every Australian state and territory. AvePro Possum Spikes are a humane deterrent only. They discourage possums from using a specific surface as a travel route. They do not trap or harm possums. If possums have established a den inside a roof cavity or building, that is a separate issue requiring a licensed wildlife handler. For residential properties, Possum Spikes are often installed as much for cat exclusion from gardens as for possum management. The product handles both on the same fence line. Choose the colour closest to the surface: Black for dark timber and metal, Grey for concrete and render, Brown for natural timber palings. Homeowner installable. Apply AvePro Bond adhesive to the underside of each section and press to the surface. Screw fixing is also available for timber surfaces. 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