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Introduction
The Painted Apple Moth – Teia Anartoides
I have chosen to investigate the issues surrounding the controversial Painted Apple Moth (PAM), which has caused a number of issues and problems, not only for New Zealand Agriculture and biosecurity, but for Auckland residents as well.
The Painted Apple Moth infestation in Auckland is a national conservation issue, because of the threat it poses to our native forests and animals. ...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) has estimated that the Painted Apple Moth could cost New Zealand up to $350 million over the next 20 years, if it is not eliminated urgently. ... nz
Picture of a American forest destroyed by the gypsy moth, which is a relative of PAM. ... nz
Research
On May 6th 1999, The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) released a statement announcing the discovery of the painted apple moth (PAM) in the West Auckland suburb of Glendene. The property whose owner reported the pest was heavily infested, and it is estimated that the moth could have been established for at least six months in the area. ... It is assumed that the moth was a “stowaway” in a shipping container, as it was found in an industrial area, and until then had never been found outside of Australia.
PAM is a native to Australia, where it considered a minor pest, and it is controlled with pesticides applied to apple trees for other pests. ...
Painted apple moth caterpillars have thick brown hair, with tufts of white hairs along their backs. ... The hairs are designed to protect the painted apple moth from predators, and can cause a serious skin condition to humans who touch the hairs, called Tussockosis. Painted apple moths can spread easily; male moths can fly at least six kilometres, and newly hatched caterpillars can produce silken threads which, when caught in the wind allow caterpillars to travel onto other foliage up to 100 metres away. ...
The Royal Forest and Bird Society Biosecurity Awareness Officer Geoff Keey has stated, “Painted apple moth munches on a range of native forest trees.
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