Your backyard matters
If you live in New Zealand, pests are already in your area.
Backyard trapping is the fastest and cheapest way to stop our birds dying — and most people aren’t doing it.
Doing nothing isn’t neutral. It helps pests win.
Traps deployed
Pests caught
raised for pest eradication
Most people don’t realise how bad it is — until they trap.
“I didn’t realise how bad the rat problem was until I started trapping.” – Victoria, Wellington.
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Pest Free Token
Pests kill 50 birds every minute.
Start trapping in your backyard.
it’s time to save our native birds start trapping now.
If you live in New Zealand, pests are already in your area.
Backyard trapping is the fastest and cheapest way to stop our birds dying — and most people aren’t doing it.
Doing nothing isn’t neutral. It helps pests win.
Most people don’t realise how bad it is — until they start trapping.
Choose your involvement, do what you can to help this nation-wide issue.
Buy a PFT Trap, It is the best place to start.
Backyard trapping is the easiest way to protect native birds.
Make a donation which is used to support local trapping groups.
100% of the donation goes to them.
Every backyard needs a trap
Hundreds of kiwis already have a backyard trap and are helping control pest numbers.
The Pest Free Token Team is a group of Kiwis from conservation, charity, and tech backgrounds.
We take no wages so your money goes further.
The Pest Free Token Team has a set of values, they are: transparency, community, integrity, and service.
Birds are dying every day, start trapping or support the mission to become predator free in whatever way you can.
Pests do an extreme amount of damage to our native birds, killing an estimated 25 million each year. They lurk everywhere, including in your backyard where our native birds are (or want to be).
Trapping is proven to be one of the easiest, cheapest, and most effective ways of controlling pest numbers. It creates a type of ‘halo’ effect, providing a safe haven for birds in the area. The more traps in an area, the greater the size of the bird haven.
That means by having a trap in your backyard, you are proactively contributing to making New Zealand pest free by 2050.
Order a trap for only $25-$85 and we will ship it to you for free, along with bait and instructions so you can get started immediately.
As an added incentive, we also reward you for catching pests by paying you with Pest Free Tokens ($PFT).
This makes us not only the cheapest trap supplier in New Zealand, but also the only one to incentivise your contribution to pest eradication.
Rat/mouse and possum traps, made locally by hand to last.
Each trap comes everything you need to start catching pests.
We ship anywhere in New Zealand for FREE.
Order one for your backyard for only $25 delivered to your door.
4 simple steps to getting started,
1. Order at Trap from the Pest Free Token shop.
2. Register your trap to receive Catch Payments each time you catch a pest.
3. Bait and set your trap to lure in pests. Watch local bird numbers increase.
4. Scan your trap’s unique QR code each time you catch a pest to get paid.
Free shipping of all traps.
Get rewarded for catching pests! We’ve gone the extra mile to incentivise catching pests. To log your catch simply scan the QR code on top of the trap.
Our aim is to get a PFT trap in every suburb of New Zealand!
Explore our Trap map to see if your suburb needs your help.
Click on each trap to see how many pests it’s caught.
Having a PFT trap in your backyard is a cheap and easy way that you can contribute to towards a pest free New Zealand for generations to come.
We provide FREE SHIPPING anywhere in New Zealand.
Caught a pest? Congratulations! Your local birds will sleep better tonight. We have an online form that you can complete to record your catch or you can simply scan the QR code on the top of your trap. This pre-populates much of the detail on the record a catch form.
If you want to receive $PFT payments for catches in your PFT Trap then register your trap with us and all catches will be rewarded with a $PFT payment to your wallet address.
The Pest Free Token project launched in April 2022 with the sole purpose of helping New Zealand reach its 2050 predator free targets.
The project was founded by Patrick Abel and Alex McGregor of Wellington. After launch Harrison Bissell of Auckland joined. All three are avid pest trappers and crypto enthusiasts.
100% of the project’s profit goes to pest eradication. The team take no wage to make sure the project has a greater impact.
Do you have any questions about Pest Free token and how we operate?
Take a look at the FAQ page for all the answers to common questions. You can also use the contact form on our website to get in touch with us or ask any other questions.
At Pest Free Token (PFT), we’re not just creating a predator free future for New Zealand’s native wildlife—we’re doing it with care, sustainability, and a focus on quality craftsmanship. Our traps are designed to be a simple yet effective solution for backyard pest control, built with locally sourced materials to support the community and reduce our environmental footprint.
Each PFT wooden trap is meticulously handcrafted by our Trustees, ensuring durability and functionality. These wooden boxes house a Victor Professional rat trap, which is well-known for its durability and effectiveness. PFT rat traps are designed to be safe for pets and children, thanks to the trap mechanism’s placement inside a long wooden tunnel.
Flipping Timmy traps complement PFT wooden traps by expanding target species to possums. Flipping Timmys are made locally by Wellington company Envirotools and provide an excellent option to those wanting to get serious about pest eradication. Our traps are a great addition to any backyard, especially for kiwis wanting to do their part to protect New Zealand’s native species.
Trapping isn’t just for rural or remote areas. With the increasing number of community predator control groups across New Zealand, everyone can contribute to the national goal of being predator free by 2050. If you’re not sure where to start, set up a trap in your backyard and then check out the Predator Free NZ map to find local groups offering advice, support, and even trapping tunnels. You can also follow us on social media and keep up to date with the latest tips and tricks (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin)
By setting up a trap in your own backyard, you’re doing your part in protecting the native birds, geckos, and other wildlife that call New Zealand home. The more people who get involved in backyard trapping, the greater the impact we can have in reducing predator populations and increasing the number of native animals in our gardens.
You can make a difference by simply purchasing a PFT wooden trap or Flipping Timmy, using it in your backyard, or supporting our cause by donating or buying $PFT tokens. Whether you’re a New Zealander or someone from across the globe, your support helps fund the continued fight against pests, ensuring that New Zealand’s beautiful native birds and wildlife are protected for generations to come. With every trap sold and every token purchased, we get one step closer to a predator free New Zealand.
A huge thanks again to Bunnings who are generous with trap raw materials and to everyone who’s already joined our movement!
Together, we’re building a brighter, greener future—one trap at a time.
Protecting Our Wildlife, One Trap at a Time
It’s not just about catching pests—it’s about creating a safer environment for native birds and other wildlife, such as geckos. With New Zealand’s native wildlife making a return to urban areas, backyard trapping is an essential tool in keeping them safe from introduced predators like rats, mice, and possums. By using our PFT traps, you’re contributing to the wider effort of pest eradication and helping to protect New Zealand’s unique species.
Projects like Pest Free Token are so important. We’re not claiming we’ll single-handedly wipe out all pests by 2050. But we are offering a model where thousands of people take action, get involved, and earn rewards for doing their part.