The nasty ones indeed. These slender, approx. 2cm long, tan brown kitchen raiding pocket

rockets have the insane ability to not just ruin your food but also your health, home and

sanity if left long enough. Allow these guys living space in your kitchen for the summer, an...

If you felt that last winter was mild, warm, almost frost free and borderline pathetic, then

you’re not alone. Good cold and icy winters are necessary to keep the wasp population in

check, as the dormant queens will succumb to the cold unless well-hidden and insulated.

Ma...

This great country of ours has approximately 15 different varieties of mosquito. Our

Australian neighbours however have over 200... :) Have you ever wondered why all

Australian homes have screens on their doors and windows? It is because of the mozzies,

not the flies.

Our...

In New Zealand, we have approximately half a dozen different species of Ant. They range from the common large black garden ant, to a small golden brown Pharaoh ant. Some species predominately feed on sugars, while others prefer protein and even fats. During different s...