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These caterpillar-like pests gather in groups and threaten predators with poisonous spit, giving them their common name – spitfires? But would you be able to recognise the wasp-like adults, the sawflies?
These relatives of the Tasmanian devil resemble small rats, but are perhaps best known for their bizarre sexual habits. Would you be able to identify an Antechinus?
How does flooding impact the effectiveness of AlwaysActive termite baits? Joanne George, Professional Pest Business Manager for Corteva Agriscience, shares the answer.
These relatives of the Tasmanian devil resemble small rats, but are perhaps best known for their bizarre sexual habits. Would you be able to identify an Antechinus?
These pests can form colonies of thousands and attack a wide range of plants – they can cover a lawn in fine silk netting and can swarm in numbers severe enough to kill a tree. Would you be able to ID a spider mite?
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These insects feed on dozens of garden vegetables, ornamentals, native plants and weeds. They look like moths, jump like fleas, and their nymphs have long waxy filaments coming out of their abdomens. Would you be able to identify a passionvine hopper?
The Australian Pest Managers Facebook Group has announced the winners of its new NSW Pest Managers Award, as voted for by pest managers.
A notorious pest from a family of notorious pests, these caterpillars will feast on almost anything, and thrive on vegetables and poisonous weeds. Could you identify a cluster caterpillar?
Winner of the Professional Women in Australian Pest Management Excellence Award 2021 – Kuyan Rider from Conquer Termites Northside.
Most people would recognise a praying mantis (although they can be hard to spot), but would you be able to identify a mantis egg case?
Bird mites are occasional pests that invade buildings, generally when birds leave their nests. They will bite in search of a blood meal…