German wasps (Vespula germanica) are a significant pest in New Zealand, where they have thrived due to the lack of natural predators and the country’s mild winters. These wasps are highly aggressive and form large colonies, often outcompeting native species for food.

The Waikawa Beach Environment Group are building up a trapping network in the area of the Village and the Strathnaver subdivision. Not all traps are currently being recorded, and therefore do not show on the map above.

The Waikawa Beach Environment Group is building up a trapping network in the area of the Village and the Strathnaver subdivision. Not all traps are currently being recorded, and therefore do not show on the map.