Publication Date
11-2024
Series Number
DPIRD-180
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
City
Perth
Abstract
The department’s European wasp surveillance and eradication program is a yearly campaign, aimed at detecting the presence of this destructive pest as early as possible so that nests can be found and eradicated.
The continued success of European wasp surveillance and eradication program relies on surveillance in metropolitan Perth and regional areas, strong community awareness, and participation between residents, business owners, community groups, industry, and government.
Number of Pages
5
Keywords
European wasp, Suveillance, Local government, Western Australia, Perth, Traps, Paper wasps, Pests, Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS), Adopt-a-trap
Disciplines
Agricultural Education | Agricultural Science | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Biosecurity | Entomology | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Monitoring
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2024), European wasp information for local government. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth. Factsheet DPIRD-180.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bs_factsheets/85
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