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Phil Lester, Professor of Ecology and Entomology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

NZ now has a narrow window to stop the Asian yellow-legged hornet – here’s how everyone can help

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The first Asian yellow-legged hornets observed in Auckland in winter were two old and slow males. Many people were concerned and worried. Now, at the end of spring, what we’ve seen is a potential nightmare.

Over recent weeks, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) response team has discovered around two dozen spring queens and small nests across the suburb of Glenfield.

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