Wasps voted NZ's most disliked wildlifeSupplied A nest of Asian paper wasps encountered in a Marlborough garden. "One hot summer in Itching Down,Four million wasps flew into town. But as wasps spread and our understanding of wasp impacts evolves, people are becoming more determined to get rid of these destructive pests. The highest number of wasp nests recorded was 50-60 nests per hectare- or the equivalent of 25-30 nests on a rugby field. The Wasp Wipeout campaign is all about raising awareness of the wider benefits that wasp control brings to our communities.

Source: Stuff March 13, 2018 23:03 UTC