Authors: Darryl Hardie & Ernestos Kostas
PestThreatSaver; is an exotic pests of Western Australia screen saver that was produced as a free service to the agricultural industry by Agriculture Western Australia as a collaborative project involving Hort-Guard and Grain-Guard. It contains ... [... more]
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GrainSaver Screen Saver
Contains over 30 images and information on exotic pests of Western Australia. Also available: Have a guess at identifying these specimen images from our online Insect Collection Database (ICDB). On August 24, 2000 Agriculture Western Australia ... [... more]
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RiceIPM
RiceIPM is an interactive training and resource package on CD ROM for those who want to learn more about integrated pest management (IPM) in tropical rice. It contains a wealth of information that can be accessed in a variety of ways, including ... [... more]
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Malaria - Better Health Channel.
Malaria is an infection characterised by fever, shivering, chills and anaemia. It is caused by species of the Plasmodium parasite, passed on via the bite of an infected mosquito. Travellers to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Central or ... [... more]
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Lyme disease
Lyme Disease is transmitted to humans by ticks. Although the disease occurs worldwide, there is no conclusive evidence that it has been found in Australia. Lyme Disease is transmitted to humans by ticks. Although the disease occurs worldwide, ... [... more]
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Body lice - Better Health Channel.
Body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) are small blood-sucking insects that live inside clothing, particularly the seams. People who live in unhygienic and crowded conditions are most susceptible to body lice infestations. Body lice (Pediculus ... [... more]
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Ross River virus disease
Ross River virus disease can cause joint swelling and pain, fatigue and muscle aches. Many infected people also develop a rash. Everyone recovers, although some people have intermittent symptoms for a year or more. Wear loose-fitting, ... [... more]
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Scabies - Better Health Channel.
Scabies is caused by small mites that burrow into the skin. The skin reacts to the mites, causing red itching bumps or blisters to form. If you develop scabies, your sexual partners and all members of your household should also be treated with a ... [... more]
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Head lice - treatment and control
Head lice are small insects that live on the scalp and lay eggs (nits) on the hair. Lice and nits cause an itchy scalp and are spread between people who are in close contact. Medicated treatments to kill lice and nits are available. Head lice are ... [... more]
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White tailed spider
The white tailed spider is commonly found in homes throughout Australia. The bite of a white tailed spider can be painful and may cause skin lesions. However recent research suggests the white tailed spider's bite does not cause necrotising ... [... more]
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European wasp
Unlike a bee, which can only sting once, the European wasp can sting repeatedly. Around one in 10 people who are stung two or more times become allergic, which means they will experience severe reactions to any subsequent stings. The European ... [... more]
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How do I purchaseOzPest?
CBIT and Pest Control Technologies International Pty Ltd have collaborated to develop a CD for Pest Control Operators (PCOs). The CD is a comprehensive reference system on urban insects, chemical control and other pest management strategies, ... [... more]
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