BRIEF: Gene drives for wasp control
Evaluating the use of gene drives for wasp control
March 2024
Introduced wasps in Aotearoa New Zealand damage native ecosystems, harm human health, and threaten the beekeeping industry. Current pest control of wasps relies on spraying broad-spectrum insecticides across a landscape. However, gene drive technology is now recognised as a potentially revolutionary method for wasp control.
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