Vespex Wasp bait is distributed to bait stations around St Arnaud, and Lake Rotoiti. The public raised nearly $30,000 in the third Wasp Wipeout campaign which when combined with other donations to the successful project meant wasps could be targeted across the South Island. Department of Conservation (DOC) wasp wipeout liason Adam Riding said the third annual Wasp Wipeout was a success. READ MORE:* Backyard Banter: Wipeout wasps this summer* Volunteering for Wasp Wipeout* Big bucks donated to Wasp Wipeout by BASF, community* It's time to take down New Zealand's nastiest nuisance again* Wasp Wipeout: Frequently asked question"While I'd love to say that was because of the wipeout, all the research shows that Vespex needs to be re-applied every year. She said that this year Wasp Wipeout spread its wings, moving further afield and putting new wasps in the target.

Source: Stuff May 19, 2019 02:48 UTC