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Does he or his agency believe that eradication of the yellow-legged hornet is possible, and if so, what strategy and timeframe is he working under?

Answered Question 3202 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does he or his agency believe that eradication of the yellow-legged hornet is possible, and if so, what strategy and timeframe is he working under?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Officials from the Ministry for Primary Industries have advised me they are confident that the eradication of the yellow-legged hornet is feasible. I am advised that the goal is still the identification and destruction of all nests before the next generation of reproductive hornets become viable in the environment.