Introduced Species
Wasp genomes revealed
Wasps are a big problem in New Zealand, and scientists hope that knowing the genomes of common and German wasps will help them find novel ways of controlling the pests. Audio
Wasp genomes revealed
Wasps are a big problem in New Zealand, and scientists hope that knowing the genomes of common and German wasps will help them find novel ways of controlling the pests.
AudioJamie Steer: introduced species
Kim Hill talks to Dr Jamie Steer, whose research explores the understanding of introduced species in New Zealand in the context of biodiversity management, arguing for a more reconciliatory approach… Audio
Pests Are Everywhere
The New Zealand Biosecurity Institute says says sleeper pests are everywhere. It's not just possums, ferrets, cats and rats causing problems to our native flora and fauna but newer introduced pests… Audio, Gallery
CarpN Neutral - doing good things with bad koi carp
Introduced koi carp are a nuisance in lakes and rivers in the Waikato, and the CarpN Neutral project catches them and turns their bodies into fertiliser for use in native revegetation programmes. Audio, Gallery
CarpN Neutral - doing good things with bad koi carp
Introduced koi carp are a nuisance in lakes and rivers in the Waikato, and the CarpN Neutral project catches them and turns their bodies into fertiliser for use in native revegetation programmes.
AudioThe 'pee' in pest control - developing super lures
A team of biologists and chemists are developing super lures, based on pheromones found in animal urine, that they hope will be more attractive and longer lasting than food lures Video, Audio
The 'pee' in pest control - developing super lures
A team of biologists and chemists are developing super lures, based on pheromones found in animal urine, that they hope will be more attractive and longer lasting than food lures
Video, AudioAlien invasions in Antarctica
Pete Convey, a polar ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, discusses how growing numbers of tourists and a changing climate increase the risk of species invasions. Audio
Alien invasions in Antarctica
Pete Convey, a polar ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, discusses how growing numbers of tourists and a changing climate increase the risk of species invasions.
AudioGlobal Ranking for Invasive Alien Species
An international group of experts have suggested a new way of ranking invasive aliens by environmental impact to produce 'Black Lists' Audio
Global Ranking for Invasive Alien Species
An international group of experts have suggested a new way of ranking invasive aliens by environmental impact to produce 'Black Lists'
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