DOC's work with Argentine ants
Putting out ant bait at Tiritiri Matangi,
an offshore island nature reserve
DOC has Argentine ant programmes in Northland, Auckland, Canterbury and Nelson/Marlborough conservancies, which include a number of joint operations with city and regional councils.
The focus of the programmes is on raising public awareness and advocacy to limit the spread of this invasive species.
DOC performs surveillance of key reserves. Some control operations are carried out at key conservation sites such as Tiritiri Matangi and Bream Head using specifically formulated bait laid by hand.