Caterpillars

Hi, my name is: Caterpillar

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Scale

Hi, my name is: Scale Describe yourself: I'm tiny (about 2mm) but that's not a problem as I'm really unattractive. I am a single mum with up to 2000…

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Pesticide Use

Ontario says NO to Pesticides Ahhh pesticides, a controversial subject at the best of times. Over beers with mates (bearing in mind we are ALL plant…

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Root Knot Nematode

Hi, my name is: Root Knot Nematode Describe yourself: For some reason, heaps of people are really scared of me. I don't know why, I'm just a…

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Queensland Fruit Fly

Queensland Fruit Fly (Bactrocera tryoni) Queensland Fruit Fly was found in metropolitan Melbourne in January 2008. This is a matter of very great…

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European & English Wasps

(Vespula germanica and Vespula vulgaris) These closely related wasps are the scourge of Australian gardeners and barbecuers alike, with the ability…

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Weevils

Hi, my name is: Weevil Describe yourself: At just about any stage of my life cycle, I freely admit to being no super model. I am most easily…

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Red Spider Mite

Hi, my name is: Two-spotted Mite (or Red Spider mite to my friends)

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What are Pesticides?

Pesticides include insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, which are designed to kill insects, weeds and diseases respectively. Using pesticides may…

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