Hornet scare in Bay of Plenty dismissed as MPI rules out Paengaroa nest
“Our entomologists assess all photos sent to MPI through our notification process. “No queen hornets or nests have…
Growers urged to keep eyes open for hornet sightings
At this stage, she said KVH was monitoring the investigation and supporting Biosecurity New Zealand’s activities – especially…
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…
Suspected hornet nest in Otaika, Whangārei a false alarm, MPI confirms amid Auckland outbreak
As of November 18, Biosecurity NZ has confirmed 12 queen hornets and seven nests, all in Glenfield and…
More predator hornets found in Auckland, total of queens now 9
“One nest was more developed and contained a queen, two worker hornets and two adults which were about…
Asian hornet threat: Northland beekeeper urges buffer zones to stop spread
Windust believed Biosecurity New Zealand’s (BioNZ’s) response to the Auckland incursion has been inadequate. He criticised delays after…
A deadly European hornet has reached New Zealand. We can all help stop its spread – The Conversation
Yellow-legged hornets are aggressive predators and can become highly abundant. They threaten people’s health, biodiversity and especially honey…
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…
Brad Windust urges Andrew Hoggard to remove MPI from hornet response
As an experienced beekeeper, Windust said he is aware there will likely be hundreds of queen Asian hornets…
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…
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…