\u201cOur entomologists assess all photos sent to MPI through our notification process.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo queen hornets or nests have been found outside of the Glenfield and Birkdale areas on Auckland\u2019s North Shore.\u201d<\/p>\n
Trap locations as at December 9, 2025 (yellow dots). All queen yellow-legged hornets have been found in Zone A (red circle) \u2013 a 1km buffer around detections. Photo \/ MPI<\/p>\n
He said these comments of new discoveries are misleading and cause concern for the country\u2019s beekeepers. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe remind people that if they suspect they have found a hornet or its nest to contact MPI through the online reporting tool or the 0800 number, and our entomologists are the best placed to advise.\u201d<\/p>\n
A total of 34 confirmed queen hornets <\/a>had been found on Auckland\u2019s North Shore, in Glenfield and Birkdale to date.<\/p>\n Of those, 22 were found with developed nests or evidence of nesting.<\/p>\n Biosecurity NZ have received more than 5330 notifications from the public and expected to find more hornets over the summer.<\/p>\n The agency said 30% of notifications were from outside Auckland.<\/p>\n While detections are currently limited to Auckland\u2019s North Shore, Biosecurity New Zealand encouraged nationwide vigilance.<\/p>\n Inglis advised people to check common nesting areas such as roof eaves, sheltered entrances, wooden structures, carports, under wooden decks, sheds and outbuildings.<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t attempt to remove or control a suspected hornet nest yourself.<\/p>\n \u201cWe appreciate that taking photos can be hard, but images are the best method for us to assess the valuable observations made by the public.\u201d<\/p>\n Photos can be reported by calling the exotic pest and disease hotline on 0800 809 966 or online at report.mpi.govt.nz<\/a>.<\/p>\n