Anima Co.

Name: Anima Co.
Address: Darwin, NT, 0820, AU
Telephone: +61429097057

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24/08/2026

National Biosecurity Week - 22-30 August

Sometimes the answer is simple.
Strange plant?
Unfamiliar insect?
Mystery critter that definitely followed you home?

Can you keep it? Probably not.
If something doesn’t belong, report it and let the experts check it out. That’s how we keep pests and diseases from becoming everyone’s problem.

20/08/2026

National Bacon Day 🥓 This one’s personal!
Cattle diseases don’t just affect cows — they can impact milk, cheese, beef… and yes, bacon! Biosecurity keeps our farms and food supply safe so we can keep enjoying our breakfast favourites.

Stay alert, report anything unusual, and help protect the foods we love.

18/08/2026

National Science Week! 🔬
Science isn’t just about experiments — it’s about spotting tiny threats before they become big problems. Biosecurity heroes in lab coats work every day to protect our farms, forests, and communities from pests and diseases.
Celebrate the people who look, detect, and act — because science saves the day!

03/08/2026

⚠️Exotic Pest Alert: Melon Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae)

💥Impacts of this pest
This insect lays eggs inside fruit, and the larvae feed inside, causing fruit to rot before it is eaten or sold. That could affect home gardens, farmers, and local fruit markets, leading to food waste and economic losses.

🔍What to look For
• Small puncture marks on fruit skin
• Soft or sunken areas
• Fruit that looks normal outside but is damaged inside
• Maggots when fruit is cut open

📍Where you might see it
• Home gardens
• Farmers markets
• Fruit shops

What to do if you find it
📞 Report immediately to your local state or territory agriculture agency or the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881

30/07/2026

😋National Cheesecake Day – sweet, creamy, and tropical!

Cheesecake isn’t just a dessert, it’s a celebration in every slice! From smooth cream cheese to fragrant vanilla, juicy mango, and tangy passionfruit, it’s the ultimate treat for kids and adults alike!

Keeping these ingredients healthy and pest-free means every cheesecake is as delicious as it should be. Think anthracnose-free mangoes, juicy passionfruit, and happy cows producing cream — all part of protecting the foods we love.

Celebrate today by trying this tropical Mango and Passionfruit Cheesecake recipe and enjoy a slice of dessert bliss! https://animaco.com.au/recipe-book_cheesecake/

17/07/2026

🍦 National Ice Cream Day – scoop, swirl, repeat! 🍨 19 July 2026

Cherry, vanilla, chocolate… whatever your favourite flavour, ice cream is the ultimate sunny-day treat!

From creamy milk to juicy cherries and fragrant vanilla, keeping these ingredients healthy and pest-free helps us enjoy every delicious scoop.

Try your hand at homemade cherry ice cream and celebrate this Sunday in the sweetest way!

See here: https://animaco.com.au/recipe-book_icecream/

10/07/2026

🍟National French Fries Day – crispy, golden goodness

Whether you’re team classic potato, sweet potato, or pumpkin fries… there’s no denying fries are a crowd favourite!

But behind every crunchy bite is a story — from Aussie farms growing potatoes and pumpkins to the ingredients that help them turn golden and delicious. And just like any great recipe, it all depends on keeping crops healthy and free from unwanted pests.

This National French Fries Day, take a bite out of the full story — fun food facts, easy recipes, and how biosecurity helps keep your fries coming. See here: https://animaco.com.au/recipe-book_fries/

06/07/2026

It's World Chocolate Day 🍫

Exotic Pest Alert: Cacao Pod Borer (Conopomorpha cramerella)
💥Impacts of this pest
Chocolate comes from cocoa beans inside cacao pods. This pest damages the pods from the inside, reducing bean quality and production. If it spread, it could impact global chocolate supply and farmers who grow cocoa.

🔍What to look for
• Small holes in cocoa pods
• Signs of tunnelling inside pods
• Damaged or shrivelled beans
• Pods dropping early

📍Where you might see it
• Cocoa-growing areas overseas
• Imported plant material

05/07/2026

World Zoonoses Day!

It’s not about you — it’s about what you carry!

Diseases like lumpy skin or foot-and-mouth don’t travel on panic — they travel on animals, people, and things. Even a small trip or object can be a pathway for pests and diseases.

Stay vigilant: check, clean, and report anything unusual to help keep Australia’s farms, wildlife, and communities safe.

28/06/2026

International Day of the Tropics 🌴

The tropics are vast, remote, and full of surprises… including tiny invaders!

With strategy, drones, sensors, and teamwork, even the biggest tropical biosecurity challenges can be tackled. Protecting people, animals, and plants across the tropics takes coordination, innovation, and vigilance — because every tiny invader counts!

Address

Darwin, NT
0820

Telephone

+61429097057

Website

http://www.animaco.com.au/

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