Fuel is taxed to the limit by this government - over 1/2 of the cost is TAX so that they can employ more back-office bureaucrats for more waste, waffle, wokeness and whatever - like giving $2.75m to the mongrel mob! I mean we need MORE regulation, rules, control, etc so why not whack the cost onto fuel? So that cost runs through the entire economy, like our input costs, and NZ Post rates.   ..read more

Ok we have had a few angry customers! But it's all to do with possums, deer or hares/rabbits dining out on their nice newly planted seedlings without any form of repellent or fencing or prowling dogs on the job.The solution is to apply protection BEFORE planting and walking away...NOT AFTER they have paid you a visit. A newly planted row of seedlings is like a beacon, an invitation to have a munch at your expense. Sadly the seedling may never recover, or will set its growth back several years, o ..read more

Where one or more pest species are present, a concerted control programme is recommended immediately prior to planting. Regular follow-up control efforts may be necessary until seedlings exceed one metre in height.  Monitor the planting site regularly for pest damage and be prepared to enact control quickly if new damage is detected. The presence of rabbits, hares or possums can usually be differentiated by the damage they cause. Rabbits generally leave tell tale diggings; hares typically s ..read more

As you know kiwis are the worlds most innovative number-8-wire inventors! No-one makes electric fences better than us, and we export to the world. Yet some animal repellent products are still imported - mostly from either the USA or UK...ridiculous! Firstly, the energy and CO2 footprint to make the stuff, package it, transport it across the world then retail it here is ridiculous. Consumers now demand natural alternatives made locally for our conditions, not imports from the other side ..read more

Rabbit or hare damage can be devastating to the tree seedling. The plant is very vulnerable in its juvenile stage because a chomping pest can usually reach both the growth side tips and the growth point at the top of the plant. One bite and it will distort growth, plus set the plant back a season or two until it can recover. Either that or the tree will die. FAT-BASEDFor a 4-6 month protection shield then our fat-based repellents are ideal. However it depends on whether you have the time an ..read more

GREASEBANG is the most effective repellent on the market...nothing compares! The smell, texture and appearance of the grease will repulse pests and save your trees. It is mostly animal fat formulated into a grease. If it's a bit thick and hard then microwave on low power for 3 minutes, or place in a warm place overnight, a bit like butter.Sure, it needs a bit of work in that you need to don an old glove or plastic bag, scoop out a bit of grease and wipe it onto each plant, especially the growth ..read more

Ok we have had a few angry customers! But it's all to do with deer or hares dining out on their nice newly-planted seedlings without any form of repellent or fencing or prowling dogs on the job. The solution is to apply protection BEFORE planting and walking away...NOT AFTER they have paid you a visit. A newly planted row of seedlings is like a beacon, an invitation to have a munch at your expense. Sadly the seedling may never recover, or will set its growth back several years, or will result in ..read more

GREASEBANG is animal fat formulated into a grease-like consistency for easy application onto trees and seedlings that need protection from herbivore browsing pests.GREASEBANG is supplied in a 2 or 4 litre container and is ready to use with no mixing required. It should be in a soft grease-like state when used to make it easier to spread. Depending on ambient temperature the viscosity of the grease will vary. Leave in a warm place overnight before applying if it appears too hard, or microwave it ..read more

Our animal repellents - FATBANG, GREASEBANG and BANGBANG - are topically applied fear-inducing repellents that are designed to repel the pest before they chew or attack the plant.Repellents generally rely on fear, conditioned avoidance, pain, or taste...or a combination of several.Fear-inducing repellents contain compounds that emit sulfureous odours such as predator urine or faeces, animal proteins, or garlic. The avoidance of these odours can be considered a fear response, suggesting ..read more

Where one or more pest species are present, a concerted control programme is recommended immediately prior to planting. Regular follow-up control efforts may be necessary until seedlings exceed one metre in height.  Monitor the planting site regularly for pest damage and be prepared to enact control quickly if new damage is detected. The presence of rabbits, hares or possums can usually be differentiated by the damage they cause. Rabbits generally leave tell tale diggings; hares typically s ..read more