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Yellow-legged hornets havent arrived in Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchards yet, but familiar pest wasps like German and paper varieties are present. These wasps, while not directly targeting fruit, pose a threat to honeybees crucial for pollination. Biosecurity New Zealand launched an eradication campaign in Auckland last year, with over seventeen thousand public tips received. Growers and locals have reported suspicious nests and wasps from Tauranga to Katikati, all testing negative for hornets. Wasps can wreck up to nine percent of hives through attacks and robbing. Authorities urge vigilance, advising to report odd large wasps or nests and stay informed with a free online update on May twenty-first.

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