Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) NO PHOTO
Listed as noxious in all four South Coast Local Government Areas in category W1, meaning the local weed authority (usually Council) must be notified immediately if an infestation is discovered. Water lettuce floats on the water surface and will ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Termite Damage
In a house that's been devestated by termites, Rebecca looks at how the infestation is dealt with. With a taste for timber, termites will make a meal of homes. They nest underground and if left unchecked, can hollow out timber frames, floorboards ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
HortNews - Varroa Mite Now Spreading South
The devastating bee-killing varroa mite has spread south of a control line to threaten infestation of the entire North Island. AUCKLAND 17/7/2001 - The devastating bee-killing varroa mite has spread south of a control line to threaten infestation ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Pubic lice (crabs)
Pubic lice, or crab lice, infest pubic hair. They can also sometimes affect hair of the armpit, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard and torso. Pubic lice are usually sexually transmitted through skin-to-skin contact. Lice infestation causes no serious ... [... more]
Better Health |
Cockroaches
The cockroach is believed to spread a range of disease-producing organisms to humans including salmonella, staphylococcus and streptococcus. Cockroaches prefer warm, humid conditions with a ready food source. You can treat an infestation yourself ... [... more]
Better Health |
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