Australia’s biggest pests (and how to keep most of them at bay)
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Australia’s biggest pests (and how to keep most of them at bay)
Pest (noun): Something usually creating destruction; a nuisance; often a younger sibling; animal, plant, or human.
Despite the fact that Australians have acknowledged and accepted the fact that we live amongst deadly creatures such as the brown snake and funnel-web spider, our list of national pests includes animals such as cute fuzzy rabbits and itty bitty mice.
While stepping on the tail of a house mouse or crossing paths with a European rabbit’s nest might not cause quite the same alarm as the aforementioned death machines, they still pose a problem to the country and have wholeheartedly earned themselves places on the pest list.
Take a look at some of Australia’s biggest pests, as well as what you can do about them.
Even though many of our pests have more or less infiltrated the entire country, you can still keep them out of your backyard. A spot of garden protection such as having an aluminium fence installed can make all the difference when it comes to keeping certain species from destroying all your hard work and threatening the friendly local species that have taken up residence in your shrubs and trees.
When it comes to ninja-like pests such as possums, possum fence guards and possum fence spikes can help to keep these adorably annoying critters from taking over your outdoors. Keep in mind that such deterrents aren’t designed to harm possums and the like, but simply keep them away.
You can also take a defensive approach by covering the vegetable garden to keep sneaky little paws from nicking your prized tomatoes. There are a range of vegetable garden netting frames available that can be set up to create safe spaces for your plants.
And if you’re struggling with a mouse problem, calling in the pest control experts can be a lot more effective than setting traps throughout the house. Especially if it looks like your intruders are multiplying daily.
Not sure where to start? Get in touch with a local gardener and ask for advice and a quote to ensure your vegetables have safe passage from your garden to your dinner table.