date:Oct 12, 2017
n Board coordinator Sally Anderson said the arrival of the wasp was a relief for greenhouse growers.
Greenhouse capsicum and tomato growers have had their integrated pest management (IPM) programmes disrupted by the arrival of this pest, and these industries have seen production costs increase as a result.
Overseas suppliers sell the pest killer at the equivalent of NZ$25 for 250 adults. Anderson expected a similar price when commercialised in New Zealand.
We hope to have a commercial supply