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Taking the Sting out of the Common Wasp

Tranche 1: Project 2.2

Large-scale eradication may be in store for the humble wasp – a species responsible for one of the worst pest problems in Aotearoa.

OVERVIEW

Wasps have massive impacts on native flora and fauna, along with parts of the production sector including grapes and citrus – and they’re also a public health issue and nuisance.

This BioHeritage project aims to deliver a significant change in wasp management, shifting from small-site control to eradication across large areas.

The researchers are developing four state-of-the-art technologies to combat wasps. This includes assessing their economic feasibility, social acceptability and how practical it would be to deploy them at a large scale.

PROJECT LEADER

  • Phil Lester, Victoria University of Wellington

Data and Resources

Additional Info

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Last Updated August 2, 2024, 11:17 (NZST)
Created January 26, 2024, 14:22 (NZDT)
Start Date 2016-01
End Date 2019-06