With the allocation of traps within the city becoming more regular we have been able to identify those areas which are particularly plagued with the Indian Myna pests. Their nuisance value is reflected in demand for traps and then subsequently by catches.
Those areas particularly feeling the plague are East Hampton ( towards the Nepean/South Road corner) and Highett ( especially South of Highett Road); Abbott Street to Royal Pde in Sandringham; East Brighton –especially that area on the eastern sections beyond the Nepean highway; Brighton near the old Kyatts Hotel; all parts of Black Rock; throughout Beaumaris but particularly down the Reserve Road sections and along the beach front; Hampton around Carolyn and Thomas Streets, and Fewster Road sections near Bluff Road.
But trap distribution is still relatively evenly spread throughout the city and there could be much stronger coordination between neighbours to conquer this pest. Trapping success is still markedly different –with some trappers unable to secure their first bird and others simply inundated.
At December 2015, we have 209 traps deployed including at least 40 which have been redeployed, as people have caught “their” local birds and find they are twiddling their thumbs. We have found that when residents complain about Indian Mynas, the efficiency of capture rises dramatically if residents can obtain and deploy a trap immediately. Fast action gives very high productivity for traps.
The record stands at 37 birds caught in four days, but a new, novice female trapper managed the thrilling number of 11 birds in just over an hour. We have deployed an extra trap to that site.
Those areas particularly feeling the plague are East Hampton ( towards the Nepean/South Road corner) and Highett ( especially South of Highett Road); Abbott Street to Royal Pde in Sandringham; East Brighton –especially that area on the eastern sections beyond the Nepean highway; Brighton near the old Kyatts Hotel; all parts of Black Rock; throughout Beaumaris but particularly down the Reserve Road sections and along the beach front; Hampton around Carolyn and Thomas Streets, and Fewster Road sections near Bluff Road.
But trap distribution is still relatively evenly spread throughout the city and there could be much stronger coordination between neighbours to conquer this pest. Trapping success is still markedly different –with some trappers unable to secure their first bird and others simply inundated.
At December 2015, we have 209 traps deployed including at least 40 which have been redeployed, as people have caught “their” local birds and find they are twiddling their thumbs. We have found that when residents complain about Indian Mynas, the efficiency of capture rises dramatically if residents can obtain and deploy a trap immediately. Fast action gives very high productivity for traps.
The record stands at 37 birds caught in four days, but a new, novice female trapper managed the thrilling number of 11 birds in just over an hour. We have deployed an extra trap to that site.