We were recently reminded just how effective our biosecurity reporting system can be when everyone plays their part. A vigilant team member in a Whanganui orchard noticed an unusual bug and raised the alert with a supervisor - setting off a fast, well‑coordinated investigation that shows exactly why industry reporting is so valuable.

A high‑quality image (below) and video were shared with the KVH team, giving us an immediate and detailed look at the find. From there, the process moved through our expert network, confirming as suspected, that fortunately we were looking at green vegetable bug nymphs and not a new and unwanted threat.

The verification process took only 15 minutes once we got in touch with contacts at the Bioeconomy Science Institute (BSI) - a fantastic demonstration of the value of reporting the unusual, and how collaboration between growers, KVH, and technical specialists helps protect our orchards.