Insects
Opinion
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On the road with Kamahl and Bartholomew J
Just don’t run over any stray StreetPilots.
Latest
Would you like insects with that? This chef hopes you do
New York chef Joseph Yoon says eating insects could not only be good for the planet, but also a culinary delight. Is he right?
- by Laura Chung
Man charged with smuggling $310,000 worth of butterflies and bugs
Butterflies native to Australia – vividly coloured birdwings – are popular with butterfly collectors due to their size and appearance, the indictment says.
- by Ed Shanahan
Paris is being plagued by bed bugs. What does that mean for Australia?
Here’s how to detect and treat a bed bug infestation.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
French PM steps in to squash ‘bedbug crisis’ ahead of Olympic Games
The French government has been forced to step in to calm a nation increasingly anxious about the bloodsuckers.
- by Elaine Ganley
It’s not just you. A perfect storm of conditions means Sydney is being inundated with flies
An abundance of nectar and an increase in sweaty people are providing an all-you-can-drink buffet for flies.
- by Laura Chung
Cute and horny: stink bug with tusks discovered in Western Australia
This little bug has major fashion sense, evolving stylish appendages to match its chosen habitat and, perhaps, triumph over its competitors in love and war.
- by Peter Milne and Emma Young
It’s not just you: What are the tiny bugs invading our homes?
Sydney’s above average temperatures over March and April could explain why there are so many drain flies around our homes.Â
- by Mary Ward
Opinion
Parenting
Why nitpicking is not such a lousy idea ... for me
Head lice are perennial pests for parents, but my regular bouts with the cumbersome critters have given me moments of rare calm.
- by Antoinette Lattouf