Beetles 

Australia is home to thousands of beetle's species, while some are beneficial to our environment, many are destructive pests.

For example, the carpet beetle larvae eat natural fibres, often damaging wool and other fabrics. Other species feed on hardwoods and bamboo, damaging household furniture and other wooden items.

Beetles are also known to attack the roots of grass, causing damage to lawns, while the elm leaf beetle damages trees by eating the leaves. Flour beetles and grain beetles attack food products in homes, in production facilities and stores.

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