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One of the most common hotspots for entanglement on barbed wire fences by flying foxes is at feed trees. The bats are caught as they approach or leave the tree to feed on fruit or blossom. This is an ideal opportunity to use split polypipe over the offending barbed wire, a very low-cost solution and very targetted. Photos: Maxpix
Other common hotspots are ridge lines and approaches to water.
To make the task of splitting polypipe as easy as possible, Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers in northern NSW have invented a tool that splits the pipe and then spreads it as it is fitted on the fence. The applicator in the photo on the right is an old prototype. You can also order a box in which to store the tools. The cost for the tools alone is about $165. To order your own polypipe splitter/applicator contact Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers Hotline: telephone (02) 66281866 or Desiree Marshall email: chrisdes1@optusnet.com.au Click here for a PDF version of instructions for the use of the polypipe splitter and applicator.
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