Easily identified by a red, orange or brownish stripe on the abdomen, Redbacks are responsible for by far the most spider bites in Australia.

Yeasts, on the other hand, may grow epibiontically on the surfaces of organic particles, in water with high nutrient concentrations, or within guts of various animals.

Unwashables, such as stuffed animals, should be stored in bags for at least 1 week until mites have died

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