Pests

Silverfish are common household pests found throughout Australia and are frequently encountered in homes, commercial buildings, and strata properties. They thrive in dark, humid environments and are often seen in...

Spiders are widespread throughout Australia and are commonly found in homes, commercial buildings, landscaped areas, and natural environments. Australia is home to a large number of spider species, most of...

Paper nest wasps are common throughout Australia and are frequently encountered in residential, commercial, and strata environments. They are named for the distinctive paper-like nests they construct from chewed plant...

Psyllids are miniature insects that nourish themselves by sapping the fluids from leaves and their transport systems (xylem and phloem). While many psyllids display fidelity to a single host species,...

Mole cricket is a relatively minor pest of potato crops in Indonesia but not in Western Australia. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia has worked with...

Snails and slugs live in areas where abundant ground cover and vegetation provides ideal moisture levels and shelter. This is why they can be a problem on the edge of...

Mites of the Tetranychidae family (commonly known as spider mites) include some important pests of economic concern to agriculture and forestry. They feed on many fruit trees, vines, berries, vegetables and ornamental...

The sting or southern sting nematode (Ibipora lolii) is a tiny worm that causes discoloured patches on turfgrass and can be managed as described here. Even when fully grown, the...

Termites are classified under the Isoptera order, derived from the term 'equal wings'. Termites harbour numerous microorganisms in their digestive systems that help them break down cellulose, the primary substance...