Pest control operation underway at Riverside Reserve, Balclutha

A pest control operation by KiwiRail is underway along the railway corridor at Riverside Reserve in Balclutha.

Dog walkers are advised to avoid the pest control area and always keep dogs on a leash in the surrounding areas until the end of June.

The operation will use pindone laced carrots to target high rabbit numbers in this area. The carrots will be dyed green, so they are easily identified. People should avoid touching these.

This operation is being carried out by KiwiRail’s contractor, DM Holdings. Warning signs have been erected at the reserve to advise where it will be distributed.

We want to help spread the word, especially to dog walkers so they are aware and can avoid walking their dogs in the pest control area.

Depending on how much they eat, Pindone can make dogs very sick or could be fatal.

Pindone carrots are used in winter as food sources are most scarce and fewer young rabbits are present.