Biological control of vespulid wasps and other widespread pests of New Zealand biota

H. Moller

1839

Cite as:

H. Moller

. (1989) Biological control of vespulid wasps and other widespread pests of New Zealand biota. New Zealand Journal of Ecology 12: 132 – 132

©New Zealand Ecological Society

Conference Abstract

H. Moller

Ecology Division, DSIR, Nelson

Abstract

The desirability of attempting biological control of widespread pests of the New Zealand biota is discussed. Some of the potential problems and exciting prospects are illustrated by an examination of the current attempt at biological control of German (Vespula germanica) and common (V. vulgaris) wasps.