Giant wasp nest containing over 200,000 wasps destroyed in Karaka

Friday 10 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 10 Jan 2025, 12:51pm

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Exterminators have destroyed a multi-generational wasp nest on a farm in Karaka, South Auckland. The nest measured 1.6 metres high and 1.5 metres wide. Two technicians required two days and two trips to treat the nest, which contained over 200,000 wasps.

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1. RNZFri 10 Jan 2025, 11:03am

   ‘Monster’ nest of over 200,000 wasps destroyed (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 10 Jan 2025, 11:36am

   Giant wasp nest with 200,000 wasps destroyed in South Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZFri 10 Jan 2025, 12:51pm

   'Monster' nest of over 200,000 wasps destroyed in Auckland (opens in new tab)