ADVANTAGES of trapping over other control methods:
• Trapping is more environmentally friendly and humane than other methods of pest control.
• Trapping is best suited to small areas of high-value agricultural crops, densely populated urban areas, or popular tourist destinations.
• Unlike shooting or dogging, trapping is discrete and does not interfere with normal pest's behaviour, making it less likely that other pests will flee the control area.
• The exact number of captured animals under control is known, and carcasses can be removed.
• Trapping is a versatile technique that can be incorporated into daily property operations.
• Properly designed traps can be relocated or reused as needed.
• Non-target species that are captured inadvertently can be released unharmed.
• Trapping can be used as an alternative to poisoning or as a supplement to other control methods such as shooting.