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flag New Zealand launches Vespex® bait to eradicate invasive yellow-legged hornets in Auckland.

flag Biosecurity New Zealand has launched a world-first, locally developed protein bait, Vespex®, to target invasive yellow-legged hornets in Auckland. flag The bait, containing low-dose fipronil safe for native species, is placed in stations during mid-March when hornets seek protein. flag It’s designed to be carried back to nests, poisoning colonies. flag Deployed in surveillance zones B and C, it complements existing methods like drone-based thermal imaging and radio tracking. flag Efforts remain science-driven and focused on complete eradication, with no current plans to expand beyond current zones.

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