新西兰正在努力消除奥克兰的入侵性黄蜂,利用公开报告和新的诱饵防止蜜蜂受到伤害。 New Zealand is fighting to eliminate invasive hornets in Auckland, using public reports and new bait to prevent harm to bees.

新西兰正积极努力消除奥克兰北岸入侵的亚洲黄腿大黄蜂,它摧毁了43只蜂后黄蜂及其巢穴,这主要归功于公开报道。 New Zealand is actively working to eradicate the invasive Asian yellow-legged hornet in Auckland’s North Shore, having destroyed 43 queen hornets and their nests, largely due to public reports. 由于目光集中在Glenfield和Birkdale,当局正在使用无线电追踪器和扩大监视,同时准备在2月份部署一个安全、以蛋白质为基础的诱饵,称为Vespex。 With sightings concentrated in Glenfield and Birkdale, authorities are using radio trackers and expanding surveillance, while preparing to deploy a safe, protein-based bait called Vespex in February. 直至2月的关键阶段需要公众继续保持警惕,以便在秋天繁殖之前找到隐藏的巢穴。 The critical phase through February requires continued public vigilance to locate hidden nests before autumn reproduction. 一项1 200万美元的政府承诺支持这项旨在防止该物种建立和损害蜜蜂种群的努力。 A $12 million government commitment supports the effort, which aims to prevent the species from establishing and harming bee populations.