There has been at least 15 incidents of wasps preventing flights taking off at Brisbane Airport in the last decade, with 4 planes returning due to sensor probes being blocked by wasps nests.
The report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says while passengers have been alarmed at the risks posed by wasps, the airport’s pest control program remains the most effective measure against interference.
Brisbane Airport’s pest control management programs were reviewed and reformed in 2015 following the headaches insects have posed for airlines.