Azalea Lace Bug
There is nothing quite like the colour of an Azalea bush in full bloom. But have you ever noticed that when the show is over, the foliage can take on an unhealthy motley look? That is exactly what has been happening in Tanya's garden in Buderim ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Pests - Bronze orange bug
Shield bugs grow up to 25mm long and are a serious pest of citrus trees. The young, flat nymphs are green when young, then orange before maturing to bronze or black adults. The bugs suck sap and cause shoots to wilt and die and the flowers and ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
What are the differences between bugs and beetles?
Bugs and beetles may sometimes look similar at first glance, but they belong to two quite different insect groups. Here are some features that can help distinguish between them. Bugs: mouthparts modified into piercing stylet (i.e. ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Planting Bug in Winter
It is easy to get the planting bug at the moment, because garden centres are so full of inspiration. When Sue visits a garden centre she can't help herself, she always has to take all the beautiful plants home to put in her own garden. One little ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
What are bed bugs?
In Australia, bed bugs have not been so much of a problem in the last few decades since the use of insecticides, but there are reports that they are coming back perhaps brought in by international travellers. National Environmental Health ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Plant-feeding bugs
True bugs comprise around 6000 described species in Australia. The group is diverse, with species that have terrestrial, aquatic, semi-aquatic, arboreal (tree-dwelling), fossorial (burrowing) and parasitic lifestyles. Predatory Assassin Bug ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Lime and Chilli Bugs - GLENN RIDGE, THE CAR SHOW
Scrub bugs well and twist off heads. Chop tails through the shells lengthways and de-vein. Place the tails and one or two heads (reserved for decoration) in a steamer and steam for about 5 minutes. When the tails are done, toss in the dressing ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Moreton Bay Bugs, Orange Tomato And Basil- ALASTAIR ...
Heat oil in a fry pan, fry shallot and garlic till soft. Add juice, zest and reserved tomato pulp. Bring to simmer. Place bugs flesh side down. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes only. Remove from sauce and keep warm. Add basil and diced tomato. ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Char-Grilled Bugs with Olive Oil and Herb Pasta - ANNA ...
Clean and prepare Balmain bugs by placing top side down onto a board and removing the head from the body with a sharp knife. Then cut through the middle of the under shell which is softer and split the tail open whilst still leaving the two ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Bug House
Most people rely on the tried and tested method of cleaning and pest removal, such as mould killers, cockroach bait and insect sprays. Martyn Robinson, a scientist with more than two decades of work experience at the Australian Museum, takes a ... [... more]
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