Random thoughts and observations
The European wasp is a scourge on the Australian landscape.
Native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, but not Australia, the stinging pest made its way to Tasmania in 1959. It reached Melbourne in 1977 and the first nest destroyed in South Australia was in Port Adelaide in 1978.
The European wasp can be serious pests. They aggressively defend their nest, swarming out to attack if disturbed.
I’ve seen a lot of millipedes lately. Initially they were only outside, mainly in semi-rural areas on the fringe of town. I virtually tripped over them while out walking. Then they started creeping into town and we began seeing them inside the house. At Robe on the weekend they were everywhere. I haven’t given much [...]
Local councils across Australia are grappling with the issue of how to manage nuisance cats. Owned cats are more likely to be registered and desexed. The problem is mainly with stray animals.
A national network of vets and carers called Cat Rescue says every year more than 100,000 animals are euthanased in pounds and shelters across Australia. Many of these animals come from unwanted litters born to undesexed pets.
We actually caught a mouse last night. We set four traps and had four nibbles for one capture. Someone told Juliet she should use peanut butter, instead of cheese, for bait. I suppose it’s sticky and the mice could be tricked into overstaying and trigger the trap. I think they’re more likely to die of [...]
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