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A $1M monthly biosecurity effort in Auckland targets 31 invasive yellow-legged hornet queens, with public reports exceeding 4,500 and urgent action needed to prevent spread.
A costly biosecurity response to invasive yellow-legged hornets in Auckland is costing about $1 million monthly, with 31 queen hornets detected since mid-October.
The Ministry for Primary Industries is leading efforts including trapping, public outreach, and advanced tracking, supported by international experts, but beekeeping groups are not contributing financially due to lack of a government-industry agreement.
Public reports have surpassed 4,500, and officials stress urgent action is needed to prevent spread, warning prolonged efforts may require tough funding decisions.
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Un esfuerzo mensual de bioseguridad de $ 1M en Auckland apunta a 31 reinas invasoras de avispas de patas amarillas, con informes públicos superiores a 4,500 y una acción urgente necesaria para evitar la propagación.