Khapra beetle larvae, a top threat to Australia’s grains, don’t pose any immediate health risk to humans but are a biosecurity concern
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Khapra beetle larvae, a top threat to Australia’s grains, don’t pose any immediate health risk to humans but are a biosecurity concern
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Authorities in Australia have discovered larvae belonging to the khapra beetle, an invasive pest that is considered a major threat to the nation’s grain industry, in a box of imported nappies.
Ants could have a $2bn per year-impact on Australia’s economy, researchers say
Government scientists are using drones and sniffer dogs to seek out a beetle which feeds off conifer trees
The presence of the mosquitoes in Europe poses a ‘significant public health threat’, experts say
Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps
Two cases of the deadly virus have been identified in India, authorities said
The product can be brought back to stores for a full refund, the retailer has confirmed
