EcoFX Ltd wishes to advise the public of its intention to aerially apply cereal baits containing the toxin Sodium Fluoroacetate (1080) on the Eglinton Valley on or after the 16th May 2020. The actual date of the operation will be dependent on suitable weather.

This work is being conducted as part of the Department of Conservation’s Tiakina Nga Manu, Battle for our Birds Programme, to protect native species from rats, stoats and possums.

Description of the Control Area:

The treatment area is approximately 7,800 ha of Fiordland National Park.

The treatment area includes both sides of the Eglinton Valley from where the Te Anau Milford Highway (94) enters the Fiordland National Park to Windy Point half way along Lake Fergus.

Method of Control:

Cereal baits containing the pesticide 1080 will be distributed by helicopter over the described area.

The 1080 baits are cylindrical pellets approximately 2-3 cm long, cinnamon lured and dyed green.

The 1080 operation will be preceded by an application of non-toxic prefeed baits. The non-toxic prefeed baits are 2 cm long and not dyed.

The area immediately adjacent to Highway 94 will be treated using ground based methods.

Always remember when in the area:

• DO NOT touch bait or animal carcasses

• WATCH CHILDREN at all times

• DO NOT eat animals from this area

• DO NOT allow DOGS access to this area

Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs placed at public access points to treatment areas.

Please call the National Poisons Centre for details regarding sodium fluoroacetate (1080) – ph. 0800 764766.

A detailed map of the treatment area can be viewed at the Department of Conservation, Te Anau Visitor Centre 8:30am - 4:00pm.

For any further information contact Operational Controller, Eglinton Valley,

EcoFX: phone. 07 873 8130, EcoFX Ltd, PO Box 248, Otorohanga 3940.