Pests

Clothes moths are common household pests found throughout Australia and are a frequent issue in residential, commercial, and strata environments. They are particularly problematic in properties with woollen carpets, natural...

Carpet beetles are common household pests found throughout Australia and are frequently encountered in residential, commercial, and strata environments. The most common pest species include the varied carpet beetle (Anthrenus...

Bed bugs are a growing pest issue across Australia, particularly in residential properties, hotels, short-stay accommodation, and multi-unit buildings. Their ability to spread through luggage, furniture, and personal belongings has...

Cockroaches are one of the most common urban pests in Australia and are found in homes, commercial buildings, hospitality venues, and landscaped environments nationwide. Several species are well adapted to...

African black beetle is a major turf and pasture pest found throughout Australia, particularly in warmer regions. Adults and larvae (white curl grubs) attack lawns, golf courses, sports fields and...

Ants are among the most common insect pests found throughout Australia, occurring in homes, gardens, commercial buildings and landscaped areas. While most species are harmless, nuisance ants can contaminate food,...

Aphids are small sap-sucking insects found throughout Australia, attacking a wide range of ornamental plants, vegetables, fruit trees and shrubs. They are particularly active during spring and autumn when new...

Armyworms are destructive caterpillar pests found throughout Australia, particularly in lawns, sports fields, golf courses, pastures and agricultural crops. They are most active during the warmer months, with outbreaks often...

The larval stage of the La Plata Weevil, commonly referred to as the billbug, is identifiable by its legless, 'C'-shaped body that extends up to 10 mm in length. This...

Chilli thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis) are found throughout the world and were first reported in north Western Australia about 20 years ago. Chilli thrips are sap-sucking insects that can cause deformities...

Crickets are common pests found throughout Australia, particularly in lawns, gardens, sports fields and around homes. Species such as the black field cricket (Teleogryllus commodus) are most active during the...