Wasps
We need to talk about gene drives and gene editing
Genetic tools will help New Zealand meets its aim of being Predator Free by 2050 - but we need to understand what they are and have a public conversation about their use. Audio
We need to talk about gene drives and gene editing
Genetic tools will help New Zealand meets its aim of being Predator Free by 2050 - but we need to understand what they are and have a public conversation about their use.
AudioWiping out Wasps
A nationwide team of academics is developing large scale, state-of-the-art technology to combat the common wasp. Professor of Entomology and Ecology at Victoria University Phil Lester explains. Audio
Up to 40 wasp nests per hectare in Nelson, ecologist says
A new campaign is under way to combat the heavy wasp population in Nelson-Tasman.
Community Wiping Out Wasps
A community-ed wasp control project was launched today, aimed at significantly reducing German and common wasp populations in the Nelson-Tasman region this summer. The Nelson mail has worked with wasp… Audio
One Quick Question for 24 August 2016
Why does my bottled water have to have a Nutritional Information panel, yet my bottle of wine doesn't? Audio
Wasp vs wasp: Landcare brings in parasite to tackle common wasp
Parasitic wasps will be imported from the UK to be tested as a weapon against common wasps.
Tackling the wasp problem
They have a toxic sting that can kill a person and they're the most serious threat to our environment. Victoria University Insect ecologist, Phil Lester is at the forefront of tackling the wasp… Audio
Big hopes for tiny wasp mite
A tiny mite, that could transmit diseases such as viruses, is being investigated as a possible biocontrol agent for introduced social wasps. Audio
Big hopes for tiny wasp mite
A tiny mite, that could transmit diseases such as viruses, is being investigated as a possible biocontrol agent for introduced social wasps.
AudioMite this be the best weapon against wasps?
A tiny mite may be an effective new weapon in the war on wasps. Conan Young gets up close and personal with a nest to see the difference the mite makes. Video
New weapon discovered in war on wasps
A researcher may have found a new weapon in the war on wasps. Audio
Listener Feedback from Saturday 26 March 2016
Kim Hill reads messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 26 March, including feedback on climate change, the flag, and wasps. (There is more information about wasps on the websites… Audio
Wasp eradication programme trialled in Abel Tasman
One of the country's best-loved landscapes this week became the proving ground in a national programme to wipe out wasps. Video, Audio
Wasp Bait - Richard Toft
Our next guest has been working hard to take the sting out of this summer. Nelson-based insect ecologist, Richard Toft, has developed a protein-based wasp pesticide. Vespex has been on trial in the… Audio
NZ wasp bait wins innovation award
An award-winning New Zealand-designed wasp bait will be a game changer in the fight against the pests, the World Wildlife Fund says.
Celebrating great ideas for Nature
The WWF Conservation Innovations awards recognise the best ideas that help conservation projects to succeed. Audio
Celebrating great ideas for Nature
The WWF Conservation Innovations awards recognise the best ideas that help conservation projects to succeed.
AudioWWF announces Conservnation Innovation Award winners
A new weapon in the war on wasps is among the winners of this year's World Wide Fund for Nature Conservation Innovation Awards. Audio
Wasp sting patient failed by nurse
A woman stung by up to 15 wasps screamed in pain and quickly became unconsious when a registered nurse failed to give her a diluted dose of antihistamine. Audio
