Pest Profile Animals Animal Pests FERAL CATS Scientific name: Felis catus Feral cats are opportunistic predators that eat a wide range of foods, including native birds and wildlife. They often hunt and kill the most available prey species, but it has been reported...
Pest Profile Vermin Vermin RATS Scientific name: Rattus norvegicus & Rattus rattus There are two main rat species deemed as pests within Victoria: The Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus – also known as the common rat, sewer rat or brown rat, is the larger of the...
Pest Profile Insects Insects EUROPEAN WASPS Scientific name: Vespula germanica The European wasp is native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. However, the European wasp has spread from its native range to North America, New Zealand, South Africa, South America and...
Pest Profile Spiders Spiders WHITE-TAILED SPIDER Scientific name: Lampona murina / Lampona cylindrata Found Australia-wide, there are some 60 species of white tail spiders, but the two most common species are Lampona cylindrata and Lampona murina. Lampona cylindrata...
Pest Profile Spiders Spiders RED-BACK SPIDER Scientific name: Latrodectus hasselti Found Australia-wide, Redback Spiders will live almost anywhere provided there is adequate food and a sheltered web site that is warm enough for breeding. Redback Spiders are common in...
