As a property owner in Queensland, you may have heard about government concerns over growing fire ant infestations and actions being taken since these tiny yet aggressive insects pose a serious threat to private property owners and businesses alike. Fire ants are dangerous to humans and the environment as they can inflict painful stings and attack anything that disturbs their nests, including humans, animals, and other insects. Additionally, fire ants can have negative ecological impacts, such as displacing native …

With the soaring temperatures in the Australian summer, people are doing ways to keep themselves cool. But what about insects?

We all know insects are common during summer as they can handle the heat. Insects are cold-blooded, meaning their body temperatures adjust to the present temperatures in the environment – the reason being why they thrive well in the heat than in the cold.

The warm temperature is what insects love to allow them to breed faster and the reproduction cycle to intensify. With all these …