This story and it’s images are courtesy of “October 2020 Biosecurity Queensland Newsletter”, compiled and published by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (www.daf.qld.gov.au) Red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) are aggressive, will out-compete native species for food and can carry diseases that will threaten native turtles, such as the endangered Mary River Turtle. There […]
Bio Control News: November 2020
I cannot believe that it was 5 years ago since I began my career in Bio-control. It has been a huge learning curve over the years, but it has also been a lot of fun along the way. Our Jewel beetles are back in the swing of things now that the weather has warmed, and […]
Have you seen this Invasive Fiery Little Daisy?
Sunshine Coast Council Media Release October 1, 2020 Though bright and beautiful, Fireweed is a fast-spreading invasive weed that can have a significant impact on local farmers, is poisonous to horses and livestock and is considered a high priority invasive plant to control on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council is currently targeting fireweed in […]
