Category
Biting Pests
Mozzies, fleas, bed bugs & ticks
5 Species CataloguedTap to ID

High
Q08Mosquito
Culex / Aedes spp.
More than a nuisance — Australian mosquitoes spread Ross River, Barmah Forest and Japanese Encephalitis viruses.

Moderate
F11Cat Flea
Bites cause intense itching and can transmit tapeworms. 95% of an infestation lives in carpets, not on the pet.

High
B12Bed Bug
Resurgent global pest. Hitchhikes home in luggage from hotels. Extremely hard to eradicate without professional help.

Moderate
M22Biting Midge / Sandfly
Tiny biting flies ("sandflies") that swarm at dawn and dusk near coastal wetlands. Bites itch for days.

High
T25Paralysis & Brown Dog Ticks
East-coast bushland ticks that attach to people and pets. Paralysis tick can be fatal to dogs and cats — act fast.