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Public Sector Unearthed – EP#9: The latest buzz: Innovative European wasp control with Daniel Patterson
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Daniel Patterson has always been keen to do good for Canberra’s communities – and their backyards. On this episode of Public Sector Unearthed, the horticulture expert and passionate public servant tells us the story of Canberra’s innovative European Wasp program.
Daniel shares how his team manages European wasps in the ACT, by focusing on eco-friendly, preventative measures. He talks us through how the program evolved through using new luring techniques and focusing on preventative, rather than reactive, approaches for trapping queen wasps to reduce the wasp population.
The program became a standout initiative in public safety and environmental management, earning the 2023 IPAA ACT Spirit of Service Awards in the ‘Breakthrough’ category.
This episode’s Unearthed wisdom: Pest control is crucial to keeping local species and communities safe and thriving.
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137 episodes
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#9: The latest buzz: Innovative European wasp control with Daniel Patterson
Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Service.
Manage episode 413722420 series 2908599
Daniel Patterson has always been keen to do good for Canberra’s communities – and their backyards. On this episode of Public Sector Unearthed, the horticulture expert and passionate public servant tells us the story of Canberra’s innovative European Wasp program.
Daniel shares how his team manages European wasps in the ACT, by focusing on eco-friendly, preventative measures. He talks us through how the program evolved through using new luring techniques and focusing on preventative, rather than reactive, approaches for trapping queen wasps to reduce the wasp population.
The program became a standout initiative in public safety and environmental management, earning the 2023 IPAA ACT Spirit of Service Awards in the ‘Breakthrough’ category.
This episode’s Unearthed wisdom: Pest control is crucial to keeping local species and communities safe and thriving.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
137 episodes
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