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Native bees are not affected by varroa mite (Supplied by Denis Crawford of Graphic Science)

Environment & Sustainability Pest and Diseases

The impact of varroa mite

03/08/2022 Denis Crawford 873 Views 0 Comments Bee hives

By Denis Crawford

Varroa mite, the invasive parasite of European honey bees, has been detected in NSW. The current outbreak is very concerning but is there possibly a silver lining to this outbreak?

At the time of writing this article, the NSW outbreak of varroa mite (Varroa destructor) appears to be contained.… Continue reading

Sap-sucking harlequin bugs cluster together as early-stage nymphs

Environment & Sustainability Pest and Diseases

Understanding insect life cycles

09/07/2022 Denis Crawford 792 Views 0 Comments

By Denis Crawford

There is more than one type of insect life cycle. Understanding the life cycles of insects can help when managing pests and/or encouraging beneficial insects.

**Control pest caterpillars before they reach full size (Supplied by Denis Crawford of Graphic Science)**

In Pest Files of April this year I described the insect life cycle of ‘complete metamorphosis’ or holometabolous development, from egg to larva to pupa to adult.… Continue reading