Method of Kea proofing

Hosing, or hydraulic hosing placed over external wiring on loaders and haulers etc...can provide a barrier to kea. Try to cover the entire length of visible wiring.

Where product can be obtained

ENZED or any place selling hose

Comments about fitting

If using common garden hosing, cut hose lengthwise and open slightly- put wiring inside and close. Can be reinforced with gaffer tape.

Hydraulic hosing can be wrapped around wiring.

Other comments

This has worked well at forestry sites and dramatically slowed kea down. If kea are known to be in the area-can be worth doing this as a preventative measure.