Rain boosts dragonfly numbers
Wet summer conditions have boosted dragonfly numbers in South Australia's Riverland.
View ArticleRare viruses found in Riverland mosquitoes
SA Health has identified two uncommon viruses in Riverland mosquitoes.
View ArticleBeekeepers buzzing about honey prospects
A bumper honey supply is being predicted as beekeepers start the new season.
View ArticleMosquito numbers higher along Murray
The number of mosquitoes is higher than usual around the lower reaches of the Murray.
View ArticleLocusts emerge in smaller numbers
Adult locusts are appearing in parts of South Australia but their numbers are significantly down on last year's plague proportions.
View ArticleRed bugs swarm across SA
Red bugs have been swarming across parts of SA but an expert says they won't bite.
View ArticleTravellers warned about forbidden fruit
Travellers have been given a timely reminder not to let fruit flies catch a ride over the school holidays for fear of a possible outbreak which could destroy South Australia's fruit and vegetables.
View ArticleMozzie sites treated as numbers monitored
The mosquito population in South Australia's Riverland is about half the average for this time of year.
View ArticleThe dining habits of mosquitoes
Ever wondered why some mosquitoes target ankles and backs of hands while others go for the body hits?
View ArticleSurvey finds Riverland mozzie numbers down
A survey has found the mosquito population in South Australia's Riverland is well below average for this time of year.
View ArticleAdelaide Hills students take school's pet insects home for sleepovers
Chances are you have hosted a critter or two at your house, but have you ever willingly invited a giant cockroach to stay?
View ArticleAnts and climate change: How higher temperatures could impact insects' behaviour
Research teams are investigating how ants may react to a warmer world, and what repercussions changes in their behaviour could have on the greater environment.
View ArticleCommon fruit flies are beginning to build a resistance to common insecticides
Researchers from the University of Melbourne find fruit flies in temperate areas of Australia are building a resistance to common insecticides.
View ArticleCrickets are the answer for farming family struggling with drought
A Riverland family farm diversifies its cropping operation to take on crickets.
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