Shannon Mears has 20 years of experience with predator control and runs a successful business with her husband, Mears Contracting, in Marlborough.
She delves into the intricacies of managing feral cat populations specifically in New Zealand, highlighting the severe impact they can have on local wildlife as well as the public health risks they pose.
Mears also talks more about the broader issue of responsible pet ownership, managing the population of other pests and her passion for environmental conservation.
Listen to the full chat between Shannon Mears and Dominic George above.
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