A tree-killing beetle on the move across Perth is likely being spread beyond quarantine boundaries by people unaware of its existence, one scientist warns.
How do you kill this introduced pest? By importing its natural enemy
The CSIRO introduces a biocontrol fungus in the hope it reduces the spread of African boxthorn weed, but it is not available outside NSW due to lack of funding.
Photo shows A boxthorn plant with lots of brown dots on the leaves showcasing the biocontrolVarroa mite 'super-spreader' warning as beekeepers and hives travel to pollinate almond crops
As beekeepers from four states cross borders to pollinate almond trees, there are fears the annual event could help spread the deadly varroa mite around the nation.
Bee killer varroa mite spreads further south. Now detected near Victorian border
Beekeepers are being urged to monitor, test and treat infected colonies as varroa mite continues to spread throughout southern NSW, including to Bega near the Victorian border.
Photo shows An adult female varroa mite on the head of a bee it is parasitising.Varroa destructor mites have infested honey bee hives across NSW. No state wants to be next
The honey bee-killing parasite has spread across New South Wales. Now, other states and territories are potentially in the firing line.
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Photo shows Varroa mites on honey bee pupae.Could these hobby beekeepers find a solution to protect their bees from the dreaded varroa mite?
Fearing for their treasured bees, a couple of amateur organic beekeepers launch Varroa Warriors to combat confusion over treatment options.
Photo shows Two smiling woman wearing bee t-shirts.'Absolutely extraordinary': 10 years after 'ambitious' eradication program, Macquarie Island remains pest free
It's been 10 years since Macquarie Island was declared pest free. Scientists say the transformation of the World Heritage-listed area has been extraordinary, but new threats are on the horizon.
Photo shows A composite image of bare rocks and eaten grass, alongside tussocks of green grass.Thinking of an escape to the country? Here's what you should know first
There's been an ongoing trend of people trading their city life for a charming country cottage, but farmers want you to make sure you know what you're signing up for.
Photo shows Mackay goat producer Kylie Leahy squatting alongside a goat in a paddock on her propertySpider venom to be tested in the fight against plague locusts
A University of the Sunshine Coast researcher working with the world's "largest arachnid venom collection" is aiming to invent a honey-bee-friendly bio-insecticide for farmers battling swarms of hungry locusts.
Calls for Defence land audit as source of army base fire ant infestation confirmed
DNA testing has confirmed invasive fire ants found at a southern Queensland army base are linked to the existing Brisbane infestation, prompting calls for an audit of all Defence land.
Photo shows a close up of a preserved antRoss River virus numbers are increasing. Experts say the warning signs of an outbreak are in mosquito spit
A Queensland-developed system of trapping mosquitoes and testing their saliva for viruses, including Ross River, is being used to warn people before cases start ramping up.
Photo shows Darren Alsemgeest and Jonathan Darbro crouching examining equipment filled with mosquitoesWhy are there so many caterpillars this year — and can you keep them at bay?
Persistent rain has created some of the most impressive poinciana blooms in recent years, but it's also led to ideal breeding conditions for some caterpillars.
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Photo shows A green caterpillar oustrecthed, upside down, on a poinciana branchBrumby re-homing program under investigation after mass horse carcass find on farm
Wagga's council says it found 500 slaughtered horses on a property this week. Now the NSW government has launched a multi-agency investigation into the National Parks and Wildlife brumby re-homing program.
Photo shows A tree in the foreground with a black grazing horse in the distance.Frangipani trees in Darwin 'hammered' by exotic pest. Can ladybirds stop it from spreading south?
Since its discovery last year, the papaya mealybug has spread across Darwin, impacting a range of host plants such as papaya, hibiscus and frangipanis.
Photo shows a composite image of a healthy frangipanni flower and one attacked by mealybugs.Ladybirds 'ferocious as a shark' used to target invasive insect pest
There are some things that are cute to us like ladybirds — but not if you're a tomato potato psyllid, a wasp-like pest that can halve crop yields.
Photo shows Ladybirds and potato tomato psyllid on a leafCattle dying from mosquito-borne disease spreading south with warmer, wetter climate
A potentially deadly virus normally seen in warmer climates is killing cattle in an area of New South Wales where farmers rarely, if ever, see a case.
Photo shows black cow droolingNew Mexico man dies of the plague, in US state's first fatal case of the disease since 2020
The plague occurs naturally in rural parts of the western United States, where it is carried by wild rodents including rock squirrels, wood rats, chipmunks, mice and rabbits.
Photo shows A small grey-brown squirrel crouches low on the ground amongst a layer of leaves.Beekeepers urged to wash their bees after invasive parasite detected in Queensland
A variety of the highly destructive varroa mite has been detected in Brisbane. Movement restrictions have been imposed and keepers are being urged to test their bees for the parasite.
Photo shows A man in a long-sleeved shirt and pants lifts the top of a bee hive as he pours hot steam over bees.'Out of control' fire ants pose a serious health risk to Australians if pests become endemic
National allergy bodies are calling for a more widespread and immediate eradication program for fire ants, with fears up to 174,000 people could develop severe allergic reactions to their bite if they became endemic in Australia.
Photo shows Many fire ants on a 10 cent coin.The billion-dollar battle to wipe out a deadly pest that is threatening Australia's outdoor lifestyle
The Commonwealth and state governments are doubling down on a half-billion-dollar program that's so far failed to stop the spread of the red imported fire ant.
Photo shows A swarm of red fire ants.Picking up the tools soon? Beware, some projects can unearth nasties in your home
Lucas MacLean and his wife Mackenzie are no strangers to DIY projects, but when they bought their latest renovator's delight it brought with it an unexpected challenge.
Photo shows A wide angle shot of a man swinging a sledgehammer to get rid of a tiled wall in his bathroom