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Insect pests

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Red imported fire ants

European wasp

Fruit spotting bugs

Mediterranean fruit fly information and biosecurity

Plant bugs

Yellow crazy ants

Queensland fruit fly

Wingless grasshoppers

Identifying Invasive Ant Species

Heliothis on sunflower

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Field crops and pastures
Learn about insect pests which affect field crops and pastures.
Horticultural crops
Learn about insect pests which affect horticultural crops.
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