Biosecurity Bonanza 2021

Find out about the latest biosecurity research being undertaken at Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research.

Thank you to those who joined our virtual Biosecurity Bonanza sessions this year. Our scientists enjoyed sharing the latest updates on our weed biocontrol and predator control research. The recordings and presentations are now available to watch below or the complete playlist is on our YouTube channel.

Research needs for effective wallaby management in New Zealand

Presented by Dave Latham

pdf Research needs for effective wallaby management in New Zealand Presentation pdf File, 1.8 MB

Toxoplasmosis in New Zealand: trying to fill the knowledge gaps around transmission to livestock and native wildlife

Presented by Chris Niebuhr

pdf Toxoplasmosis in New Zealand: trying to fill the knowledge gaps around transmission to livestock and native wildlife Presentation pdf File, 3.2 MB

Misinformation tactics protect rare birds from problem predators

Presented by Grant Norbury

pdf Misinformation tactics protect rare birds from problem predators Presentation pdf File, 6 MB
pdf Misinformation tactics protect rare birds from problem predators Q&A pdf File, 150 KB

Rapid evolution – what is entailed for weed biocontrol systems?

Presented by Ronny Groenteman

pdf Rapid evolution – what is entailed for weed biocontrol systems? Presentation pdf File, 639 KB

Why isn’t wilding Douglas fir under biocontrol in NZ by its accidentally introduced seed chalcid?

Presented by Simon Fowler

The pathway to precision pest control: toxin development using genome mining

Presented by Erica Hendrikse

pdf The pathway to precision pest control: toxin development using genome mining Presentation pdf File, 3.3 MB
pdf The pathway to precision pest control toxin development using genome mining Q&A pdf File, 157 KB

Recent spread of the heather beetle in and around Tongariro National Park

Presented by Paul Peterson

pdf Recent spread of the heather beetle in and around Tongariro National Park Presentation pdf File, 12 MB

Reaping the rewards: an overview of the past decade of weed biocontrol in New Zealand

Presented by Angela Bownes

pdf Reaping the rewards: an overview of the past decade of weed biocontrol in New Zealand Presentation pdf File, 14 MB