Protect-us

10/06/2026

Ever thought you'd like a bee hive? We need more bees now.

"I think that we're facing a slow-moving food crisis and no-one is aware that it's coming." said Mr McDonald from Victoria.

A new report warns of a massive pollination shortfall in Australia this year as varroa mite wipes out hives and forces beekeepers out.

03/06/2026

Most people, especially those in urban areas, never actually experience a mouse plague. You may see footage on the news, but when infestation levels are mentioned – such as 800 mice per hectare – it's a bit hard to visualise.
The ABC has created this great little visualisation that certainly hits home what homeowners, businesses, and farmers have to deal with.
Go to the page and scroll to see the visualisation.

A mouse plague is invading farms and homes in southern and Western Australia. But what does that really look like?

27/05/2026

A previously unknown giant stick insect has been discovered in the high-altitude rainforests of Australia — and it may be the heaviest insect ever recorded in the country. https://ow.ly/RBSK50WL1wK

20/05/2026

Aussies urged to 'look in gardens' for sneaky pests hiding 'between sheds and fences'

There's one thing you should do if you spot this toxic invader on your property.

14/05/2026

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is well-positioned to eradicate fire ants by 2032, according to Toni Stiles, General Manager Program Performance, National Fire Ant Eradication Program.
Do you think it's possible?
https://www.fireants.org.au/.../media/tranche-review-2026

06/05/2026

Tiny stage. Big moves.
Measuring just 2-6mm, the male peacock spider is one of Australia’s tiniest showmen. But don’t let its size fool you. It lifts its brightly coloured abdomen, flashes shimmering iridescent scales, fans hidden flaps and waves its elongated third legs in a highly choreographed dance designed to impress a female who is… usually less than impressed.

29/04/2026

Zombie stories really are rooted in reality. Let’s take a look at one of the zombie insects.

22/04/2026

Every April, beekeepers across Australia take part in the National Bee Pest Blitz - a coordinated effort to protect our bees, honey industry and environment through early detection of pests and diseases.
https://beepestblitz.com.au/
Protect your hive with Apithor Hive Beetle Harbourage
https://www.amazon.com.au/Ensystex-APIH1001-Apithor-Beetle-Harbourage/dp/B0D93TRTS8/ref=sr_1_4

14/04/2026

The brown recluse spider is often cited as one of the more dangerous spiders and one whose bite can cause skin necrotism.

However, recent research suggests that only 10% of bites result in skin necrosis and indeed brown recluse spiders are generally very reluctant to bite.

Brown recluse spiders have not been confirmed as present in Australia. However, there are a number of recluse spiders, some of which have been introduced into Australia, although numbers appear to be low. The Mediterranean recluse spider is known to be present in Adelaide.

Learn more:

A new study shows brown recluse spiders and relatives are in fact scarce, reluctant to bite, and mostly unlikely to cause the severe harm often attributed to them.

08/04/2026

Termites break down wood at much higher rates in warmer climates. Something to keep in mind when we are already seeing higher than average April temps.
'Warm to hot temperatures are spreading across much of the country with temps 5°C to 10°C above average for some locations.'