http://www.sciencenewzealand.org An RSS feed of all biosecurity related stories on ScienceNZ en-GB Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:08:47 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/squeaky_clean_shoes_for_scientists Over 100 science delegates will converge on Auckland and Rotorua next week for a meeting to discuss micro-organisms whose name means “destroyer of plants”. Hosted by Crown Research Institute Scion, Landcare Research and Auckland Regional Council, the Phytophthora conference has attracted global interest, with representatives from 14 different countries due to attend. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:13:18 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/new_lighting_system_to_beat_bugs Scientists at Crown Research Institute Scion are trialling a new lighting system to beat off aerial attackers. Mon, 11 May 2009 02:43:33 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/research_looks_at_natural_predators_for_bee_threat Plant and Food Research scientists are investigating ways to control the destructive varroa mite, a cause of major devastation to honey bees. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:57:01 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/karori_perch_pests_successfully_culled Electro-fishing and netting have successfully reduced perch numbers in a conservation safe haven. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:17:30 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/evil_weevil_update Since releasing a tiny Irish wasp in an attempt to control clover root weevil, who is winning: the clover or the weevil? Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:55:06 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/kiwis_help_get_rid_of_supermice Landcare Research consultants have been advising the British Government how to rid two small Atlantic islands of giant mice, so big they eat albatross chicks. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:19:37 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/invasive_fanworm_discovered A new, and definitely unwanted, fanworm species has been found in Lyttleton waters. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:48:54 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/scientists_try_new_tb_control_ideas Landcare Research scientists will trial new pest-control methods in Marlborough this spring which may pave the way for a dramatic reduction in 1080-poison use in New Zealand. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:51:15 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/irish_wasp_here_to_stay But not in Northland, according to AgResearch. Wed, 28 May 2008 02:20:04 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/what_risk_from_alien_fish The risk posed by alien fish to to our freshwater species can now be evaluated, thanks to modelling work by NIWA scientists. Wed, 14 May 2008 21:44:52 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/keeping_new_zealanders_safe SARs, avian flu, influenza, economic biosecurity, counter-terrorism around biological and chemical threats, and other threats at microbial level. This takes top people to keep New Zealand safe, and now they have top facilities as ESR opens its new site at Wallaceville, Upper Hutt. Thu, 01 May 2008 22:59:41 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/no_environmental_impact_from_genetically_modified_research_trees Results from New Zealand's most comprehensive, independent scientific field trial of genetically modified trees support the argument that GM trees are low-risk and can be safely introduced into the environment, with no negative effects on other organisms. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:22:20 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/breakthrough_in_varroa_mite_battle HortResearch scientists could end a threat to the honey and fruit export industry. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:23:26 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/esr_has_finger_on_the_pulse The three most common notified bacterial diseases in New Zealand - Campylobacter, Salmonella, and E. coli - are a focus for the National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Disease at Crown Research Institute ESR.  A new tool, connecting to major international research laboratories, will enable New Zealand to research infectious disease in new ways. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:12:48 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/menage_a_trois_plan_to_put_pest_moth_off_scent New Zealand scientists may suggest to US crop protection agencies that a slightly kinky approach could help eradicate their light brown apple moth pests. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:27:53 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/scion_sheds_light_on_insect_control Most people turn off the lights to keep creepy critters away. But Scion is turning them on. The Crown Research Institute is trialling yellow lighting systems as a means of repelling insects, research which could reduce the need for methyl bromide treatments at wood processing sites. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:45:47 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/scientists_breed_varroa_resistant_bees A sustainable and cost-effective tool to control the varroa mite may soon be available to New Zealand beekeepers thanks to the efforts of scientists at the Crown Research Institute, HortResearch. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:14:06 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/dna_tracks_pests_on_most_wanted_list Landcare Research scientists in Auckland have developed DNA techniques to help identify which wildlife killers have been dining out on other species. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:10:41 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/funding_boost_for_biosecurity Agresearch chief scientist Dr Stephen Goldson says $2.5 million funding for research into advanced sensors for biosecurity will help the country develop its growing reputation in the field. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:23:21 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/biosecurity/local_release_of_boneseed_predator The boneseed leafroller caterpillar has been released at Diamond Harbour on Banks Peninsular by staff from Landcare Research, to help control the pest plant boneseed.