Archive for November 2025
Can New Zealand Eradicate the Yellow-Legged Hornet? An Auckland Pest Control Analysis
What Are the Chances of Successfully Eradicating the Yellow-Legged Hornet? Most Aucklanders have now heard about the yellow-legged hornet detected on the North Shore. MPI’s response has been fast, organised, and widely praised. Trapping, baiting, nest removal — the teams on the ground are doing everything right, and the public is helping by reporting sightings.…
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RADIO NZ COLD CALL PEST CONTROLLER
ACES on Radio NZ Listen on Radio NZ web site Listen on ACES pest control site https://commercialpestcontrol.net.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jessecoldcallpestcontrolMP4-1.mp4 For a while now we’ve run a segment called Jesse’s Cold Call where Jesse picks up the phone, dials an organisation at random, and hopes to find someone to have a yarn with. He’s called all the information centres…
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Yellow-Legged Hornet in Auckland – Tropical, Topical, and What You Need to Know
Practical tips to stay safe – Auckland Wasp Pest Control Update The discovery of the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) in Auckland has made headlines over the past week. As a local pest control specialist, here is a clear and practical guide to help you identify this new hornet, understand the risks, and know what to…
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