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Cup moth larva – plants recover from their damage (Supplied by Denis Crawford of Graphic Science)

Environment & Sustainability Pest and Diseases

Amazing adaptations and mutual relationships

09/06/2021 admin 716 Views 0 Comments

By Denis Crawford –

The immense diversity of insects has led to some amazing adaptations and mutual relationships with other organisms.

You might have read in the news recently about an environmental battle to prevent the clearing of 2000 hectares of native vegetation on a Cape York station.… Continue reading

Environment & Sustainability Pest and Diseases

Pesticides – less is more

01/05/2021 admin 647 Views 0 Comments

By Denis Crawford –

Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring, published in 1962, detailed the impact of pesticides on wildlife. The book was one of the factors which led to the phasing out of DDT. Unfortunately, recent reports show some of the pesticides we use today also have unintended impacts on wildlife.… Continue reading