Most people are afraid of spiders. Even when we know they can't hurt us, our feelings can range from dislike to outright terror. In Western Australia, there are hundreds of species of spiders. However, only a few really pose serious risks to humans and pets. In...

To us humans, there’s nothing as frustrating as knowing we’re harbouring vermin in our homes. Mice and rats, especially, are a bane to households as they not only destroy or gnaw into things, but can also carry disease-causing pathogens. Therefore, it makes sense to...

Bee and wasp populations pose a threat to humans when their hives and nests are located in places where humans live. If you notice individual bees or wasps in your neighbourhood, be on the lookout for bigger groups and swarms.  If you find any hives or nests in...

We share this part of the planet with some of the deadliest and scariest animals. Ranging from massive, redback to white-tailed species, Australian House spiders fall in the category of the most venomous species in the world. They possess cocktails of chemical...