Yellow-legged hornet eradication efforts escalate in Auckland
Sunday 30 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Biosecurity New Zealand
Biosecurity New Zealand is increasing surveillance to eradicate invasive yellow-legged hornets. So far, 27 queens, seven workers, and 17 nests have been located and removed from the Glenfield and Birkdale areas on Auckland's North Shore.
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