They may also periodically terrorize managed beehives. Consequently, there are nationwide efforts to eradicate social wasps in New Zealand. But these wasps eat the insects that "bug" us too.

Biosecurity New Zealand has released a new web tool so people can report suspected exotic pests and diseases online. “Alerts from the public about things that appear out of the ordinary to them ...

They may also periodically terrorise managed beehives. Consequently, there are nationwide efforts to eradicate social wasps in New Zealand. But these wasps eat the insects that “bug” us too.

Climate change is increasing the risk of plant-destroying insects, diseases and invasive weeds entering Aotearoa New Zealand. Border security is not enough to protect us from the next biosecurity ...