Round 2 - 2023 Rabbit Management Day: Mt Barker (Pindone or K5 Calicivirus)

Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board

Pick up your discounted Pindone or K5 Calicivirus treated carrots at our Rabbit Management Day - Mt Barker

The Picnic Shelter on Western side of Oval, enter from Alexandrina Rd opposite Hampden Rd

We invite you to participate in the Landscape Hills and Fleurieu Round 2 Rabbit Management Day at Mt BarkerRegister and pre-purchase Pindone or K5 Calicivirus treated carrots at a discounted price. Please choose either Pindone or K5 Calicivirus when selecting your ticket. The information below will help you to choose.I﻿f you are still seeing rabbits after you completed your first round of Pindone baiting then now is the time to complete a second round of Pindone baiting or to try baiting with K5 Calicivirus. This round is also available to those who, due to small property size, could not use Pindone or those that are not comfortable with using Pindone and have been waiting for the K5 Calicivirus treated carrots to become available.I﻿f the Pindone bait program is completed correctly you should have a very high knockdown of feral rabbits. If you are using K5 then we expect around a 40% knockdown but this is variable depending on local conditions.VERY IMPORTANT: Pindone carrots can only be used on properties that are 1000 square metres or larger. V﻿ERY IMPORTANT: Unlike Pindone carrots which can be frozen, K5 Calicivirus must be laid out on the day it is picked up. Once mixed with carrots K5 cannot be stored. The amount of K5 that can be pre-purchased is one bag per 1000 square metres.WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:***K﻿5 CALICIVIRUS***1. VERY IMPORTANT - Watch this very short <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_ZI-zJDSXY&t=47s" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">video</a><a href="https://youtu.be/N70G5K5WYuk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a>which clearly explains what you need to do between now and collecting your K5 Calicivirus treated carrots. It shows you how to free feed, when to free feed and how to lay the bait.2. Speak to your neighbours about your intention to bait with K5. If they have pet rabbits they will need to be vaccinated against Calicivirus. 3. Start your free-feeding of untreated diced carrots around 13 March, 9-10 days prior to the collection day, to encourage the rabbits to get used to the new food source and ensure the best possible bait uptake **VERY IMPORTANT**. Free feeding is critical to successful baiting programs.***P﻿INDONE***1. VERY IMPORTANT - Watch this very short <a href="https://youtu.be/N70G5K5WYuk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">video </a>which clearly explains what you need to do between now and collecting your Pindone carrots. It shows you how to free feed, when to free feed and how to lay the bait.2. Read through the <a href="https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/landscape/docs/Factsheet-template-baiting-rabbits-with-pindone-carrots.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">fact sheet</a> to familiarise yourself with the process and to further understand how the bait works.3. Speak to your neighbours about your intention to bait. The more people safely baiting the better the result. This will also allow them to manage their pets during the baiting period if they have concerns.4. Start your free-feeding of untreated diced carrots around 13 March, 9-10 days prior to the collection day, to encourage the rabbits to get used to the new food source and ensure the best possible bait uptake **VERY IMPORTANT**. Free feeding is critical to successful baiting programs even if you have just completed a first round of baiting.Please bear in mind that the first of three Pindone carrot feeds needs to be scheduled a few days after the last free-feed. F﻿REE-FEED CARROTSTo help with your free feeding, bags of untreated diced carrots are available for purchase from Barker Boys in Mount Barker, phone 8398 2767 to order, 24hrs notice needed.COSTThe cost of each bag of Pindone carrots has been discounted to $10 per bag, capped at two bags per property.The cost of a bag of K5 Calicivirus treated carrots is $5 capped at one bag per 1000 square metres.COLLECTION DAYThe collection day will only proceed if weather conditions are conducive (eg. no rain, no high temperatures). You will be notified if we need to reschedule. Bring along a bag, bucket or box to safely transport the bag of baited carrots back to your property.FOLLOW UPTo achieve long term relief from rabbits, you must follow up with other rabbit control techniques including - shelter removal, warren destruction and fumigation. Speak to one of our Landscape Officers for advice and assistance with your follow up efforts. COVID SafetyPlease do not attend the event if you are unwell or have been instructed to isolate.This collection day is an initiative of the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board

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