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| | 5 Pests to Watch Out for this Summer
1. Mosquito
2. Ticks
3. Snakes
4. Spiders
5. Swarming fliers- flies, wasps & bees |
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The unseasonably warm end to winter has sparked millions of flying bugs to swarm across parts of New South Wales.
Southern Cross University entomologist Nigel Andrew said the weather conditions had been perfect for insects to emerge from their larval life forms earlier than usual.
"With this unseasonably warm weather, the swarming insects are just loving it and coming out in full force."
The reason why the pest population, especially insects, boom in summer is the availability of food and the ideal warming temperatures. Food sources can be everywhere: ranging from blossoming flowers to trees, crops, and even a simple food party in your yard which could attract a lot of these uninvited guests.
Though most insects are associated with nuisance and even health contamination, there are also insects that are highly beneficial to our environment. Bees, butterflies, moths, and ants are a great help to plant reproduction. Plants rely on these insects to pollinate, and farmers need them to have a bountiful harvest every year.
Summer is also when snakes are active, although even they don't like extreme heat and will hide away in a cool spot. Most snakes are timid, afraid of people, and slither away quietly without you even knowing they are there. If you see one, simply stop, don't move, and wait until it moves away from you
Here are some ways to prevent summer nasties ruining your summer fun
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- Seal entry points: Repair damaged roofs, fill cracks in with roofing cement, and install mesh air brick ventilation covers. Keep windows closed, especially during swarming periods, or install fly screens.
- Control moisture: Fix leaks, and keep your home well ventilated to control humidity.
- Use repellent: Apply a topical insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus to exposed areas of skin.
- Clear up rubbish inside and outside your home: remove piles of wood or other debris from the yard or store it off the ground. Ensure pet food and water bowls are not accessible to wildlife. Enclose compost heaps to reduce mouse populations (a food source for snakes). Dispose of food scraps and empty bins.
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43 Weismantle Street, Wauchope NSW |
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100 Grazing Acres with Building Entitlement -
Prime Grazing Acres in Town
This property is located in Wauchope near Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast and presents a unique opportunity of productive agriculture and lifestyle.
With 100 premier grazing acres comprising of gentle slopes down to rich alluvial soil on the flats the pasture-improved property can comfortably run 40 breeders.
Includes steel cattle yards, shed, dams, and bore plus power is connected and on town water................
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| | Expressions of Interest by 22 Nov 2024
For Sale
Land size 100acre
Contact
Drew Oliver
0412 042 421
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UNDER OFFER
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 | | 29 Beechwood Road, Wauchope NSW | | For Sale Expressions of Interest |
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