Tiny Wasps: Canberra's Pest Control Heroes
Update: 2025-12-26
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Tiny parasitic wasps are being released in Parliament House, Canberra, to combat pests like clothes moths and pantry invaders. This biocontrol program, conducted during the quieter summer months, involves releasing the wasps into the buildings nooks and crannies. The wasps lay their eggs inside the pests, with the larvae consuming them from the inside out. This natural method, preferred by staff and officials, has significantly reduced moth numbers and cleanup costs. This years release is larger than ever, with experts monitoring the wasps spread. The program could expand to other government sites if successful, demonstrating that sometimes the best defense comes in the smallest packages.
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