Pests & Vermin

European Wasps

European Wasps are not pleasant creatures to have in and around your home. If you sight European Wasps this indicates that there is a nest or two close by.

Fruit Flies

Fruit fly is one of the world's worst fruit pests and can destroy fruit and vegetables in commercial crops and home gardens. SA remains the only Australian mainland state that is fruit fly free.

Vermin

Rats are widespread throughout the metropolitan area and in our
community. It is almost impossible to completely eradicate them.
However, this does not mean that we should just accept rats, as there
are certain things that householders can do to reduce the problem.

Elm Leaf Beetle

Elm Leaf Beetle was accidentally introduced into Australia in the late 1980s. In the last few years it has established itself in South Australia and across Adelaide’s Elm Tree population.

Mosquitoes

The mosquito is a pest that bites and annoys both humans and animals, but some species also have the potential to spread disease.

Bees in Burnside

Most people recognise European honeybees. There are also over 300 species of native bees in South Australia. Both European and native bees pollinate plants, but there are many differences between them.

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