Tamed ferrets used to control rabbit population in Queenstown

Friday 1 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 2 Aug 2025, 5:01am

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Jim Curry and Jacqui Elson are using a team of tamed ferrets to combat a rampant rabbit population in Queenstown. The pest control operation involves sending the mustelids into warrens to manage the introduced pests.

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1. RNZFri 1 Aug 2025, 5:17am

   Using pests to catch pests: Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesFri 1 Aug 2025, 11:05am

   Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSat 2 Aug 2025, 5:01am

   Pest control: Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight (opens in new tab)