Springtime in Canberra means warmer weather, Floriade, and the reappearance of creepy crawlies such as wasps. In this blog post, we answer commonly asked questions about wasps in Canberra. Which wasp species are problematic in Canberra? There are four wasp species in Canberra that cause problems: the European wasp (Vespula germanica), the common paper wasp (Polistes humilis), the yellow jacket wasp (Vespula spp.), and the Asian paper wasp (Polistes chinensis). What does a wasp nest look like? Wasp nests in Canberra tend to have a honeycomb appearance or resemble a circular blob (wit ..read more

Moths don’t get the same sensational headlines as spiders, termites, rats, and European wasps; however, don’t be fooled. Certain moths and their larvae will eat clothes, carpets, and the food in your kitchen pantry. In this blog post, we answer frequently asked questions about moths in Canberra. Which moth species are problematic in Canberra? There are several moth species in Canberra that cause problems: the webbing clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella), the case-bearing clothes moth (Tinea pellionella), the tapestry or carpet moth (Trichophaga tapetzella), and the Indian meal moth (Plodia int ..read more