An exotic insect that could devastate fruit and vegetable crops, ravage backyard gardens and devalue homes is arriving at New Zealand’s borders in greater numbers than ever before.
Horticulture New Zealand biosecurity manager Richard Palmer said it was only a matter of time before the brown marmorated stink bug breached customs and spread across the country.
And when it does, the consequences could be disastrous for New Zealand’s agriculture and horticulture industries and homeowners, he said.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is working to gain approval to import a foreign wasp to control the stink bug should it become established.
from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/89701515/Samurai-wasp-vs-stink-bug-Government-eyes-bio-control-for-insect-invasion
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