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26/09/2024

Amazing last shedding of his exoskeleton today as he developed wings. Titan Male Stick insect. BugKidz.com.au

19/07/2024

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A great way to make healthy dirt, making compost for your garden. Fruit and Vegetable scraps on the rubbish tip cause methane gases. Even little holes are good :-) I can help you with composting BugKidz.com.au

Trench Composting
Trench composting involves burying organic waste directly in your garden soil. This method offers a distinct advantage over traditional composting techniques as it allows for the disposal of meat, grains, dairy, and oil-containing cooked leftovers—materials typically unsuitable for standard compost piles due to their tendency to attract rodents and flies. By burying these items in a trench, ideally 45 cm deep, you effectively shield them from pests. All you need for this is a simple shovel!
Moreover, trench composting is a viable option for disposing of pet waste safely. Since the waste is buried, it minimizes the risk of spreading pathogens, although it's crucial to avoid trenching near areas where edible crops grow. This method is particularly beneficial when cultivating annuals that require substantial nutrients, such as cabbage, corn, and squash, promoting the development of deep roots that help conserve water.
The process relies on anaerobic (oxygen-free) decomposition, creating a subterranean layer of nutrient-rich humus that enriches your plants. While this method is slower than aerobic composting found in typical backyard setups, it has the advantage of preserving more nitrogen, which is essential for plant growth.
📷 Good Life Composting

03/07/2024

Not as many harlequin cotton beetles about this year.
Has anyone got an abundance of this stink bug that they want removed? Would love to take them off your hands 💚

03/07/2024

Love this final stage of the grasshopper shedding its exoskeleton 💚

04/06/2024

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05/05/2024

The new editions to the Bug Kidz family. Monteith leaf insects. So much like a leaf! Their camouflage is amazing! Just babies now, but will grow to the size of my palm. 💚

20/04/2024

A spiny leaf insect shedding her exoskeleton. Always is a surprise first thing in the morning. 💚

10/04/2024

Every week should be nature play week 🌍

🌿🎉 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🌈🐾 From April 8th to 18th, let's embrace the outdoors and the wonders of nature. We have a collection of ideas ready to go. View these here ► https://www.educatorsdomain.com.au/product-page/exploring-nature-activity-bundle

21/03/2024

Love when a new beetle has been discovered. Soooo cool. ❤

15/03/2024

Bug Kidz shows.
Thank you for the fun Burleigh Heads Community Kindergarten 💚🦋🐝

🦋💫 So much excitement every day at our kindy 🐞✨

Yesterday, our Turtle group had a blast with Lea from BugKidz! 🌿🌟 From a fun puppet show to hands-on bug stations, our kids explored the fascinating world of insects. 🪲💚 Thank you, Lea, for an inspiring and educational visit! 🌟🌱

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02/03/2024

Goliath stick insect shedding her exoskeleton. You can see how much she has grown by comparing her exoskeleton arched above her body. 💚
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21/02/2024

My super cutefemale Rhino beetle…
She needs a male friend, but couldn’t find one for her this year.
Drinking water from my hand each morning, and the she eats banana 😊
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25/01/2024

Praying mantis fun with BugKidz.com.au

18/01/2024

Fun times today with the school holiday program Bug Kidz show 💚

11/12/2023

Harlequin cotton beetles getting ready for a Bug Kidz Show

23/11/2023

Nearly that time of year again with the GC Naturally program. Check out some cool things to do on the school holidays. https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Things-to-do/Get-involved/Want-to-volunteer/NaturallyGC-program/NaturallyGC-holiday-programs

18/10/2023

Spiny leaf insect. She just lives in my garden eating gum leaves 💚
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31/08/2023

Beautiful butterflies - Love seeing these in my garden.

Celebrate NATIONAL WATTLE DAY / FIRST DAY OF SPRING

As well as being Australia's national floral emblem, Wattle plays host to 30 species of native Australian butterfly!

There are 12 species of 'Hairstreak' butterfly that depend on Wattle for their survival. Many of these are highly-localised – as they only use a few, or even a single, species of Wattle! (Several species of Hairstreak butterfly are classified as 'vulnerable' and 3 are classified as 'threatened')

In addition, 5 species of 'Jewel', 8 other species of 'Blue', 4 species of 'Grass-Yellow' and the majestic 'Tailed Emperor' also use Wattles.

Here are some of the most widespread butterflies that use Wattles: 1 'Twin-Spotted Line-Blue', 2 'Wattle Blue', 3 'Imperial Hairstreak', 4 'Moonlight Jewel', 5 'Tailed Emperor', 6 'Large Grass-Yellow', 7 'Amethyst Hairstreak'.

There is a link to 'National Wattle Day' and a list of Wattles suitable for gardens and back yards in the Comments of this Post

12/08/2023

https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Things-to-do/Gold-Coast-Events-Calendar/Eventbrite/NaturallyGC-Kids-Creepy-Crawlies-658172811597
Be sure to book in for the next Bug Kidz Show - Looking forward to seeing you all there.

28/06/2023

26/06/2023

Spiny leaf from my garden
Check out the GC Naturally show with BugKidz today. Broadbeach Community Centre. 27.6.23 11:30 start.

30/05/2023

Just watching nature
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20/04/2023

This lovely male grasshopper fell off of its branch. It held onto my finger whilst shedding his exoskeleton. Being his final stage to adulthood he grew wings. slowly pumping the blood until wings developed.BugKidz.com.au

27/02/2023

Bug Kidz Incursions - helping to bring an environmental awareness about the important roles insects play in our world since 2010. Child care centres/ OSHC services. Worm farming and composting help. A letter provided to add to your QIP BugKidz.com.au