Yellow-legged hornet eradication in Auckland boosted by radio trackers
Thermal drones had also been used to pinpoint nest locations and to assess the population inside. “That ensures…
Mt Roskill store pulls produce as fruit fly biosecurity operation ramps up
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) brochure featured a large picture of a fruit fly and said it…
How cats, clams and Asian hornets are putting Aotearoa’s wildlife at risk
While Auckland battles the hornets, a highly invasive type of clam is poised to devastate waterways further south.…
Asian hornet threat: Beekeeper’s petition urges tougher MPI action
A Queen Asian hornet was first found in mid-October in the North Shore suburb of Glenfield. The bee-eating…
Biosecurity NZ sets 120 traps on Auckland’s North Shore amid yellow-legged hornet hunt
“To support surveillance, Biosecurity New Zealand is laying traps in a measured way in areas where females have…
MPI finds fourth yellow-legged hornet queen and says traps will be used
Windust, a former beekeeper, also challenged MPI’s earlier claim that there were no suitable traps for the hornets.…
Conservationist Brad Windust slams Biosecurity NZ over hornet response
Windust said he was shocked by the slow reaction from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), considering the…
Predator queen wasp found in NZ for first time, building a nest in Auckland
Predator queen wasp found in NZ for first time, building a nest in Auckland ZB Choose a region…
Biosecurity NZ urges Aucklanders to report yellow-legged hornet sightings
“We responded quickly to this threat, but we need the public’s help to eliminate any further risk.” Some…
Giant invasive oyster species spreads through Queensland waters
As Australia grapples with the economic and environmental cost of biosecurity failures including fire ants, varroa mite and…