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Mosquitos are breeding up around our region following recent rains and high tides. Photo Shutterstock
Mosquitos are breeding up around our region following recent rains and high tides. Photo Shutterstock

Have been slapping yourself uncontrollably recently?

Recent rains and high tides, have created pools of water all over our region, which are ideal breeding spots for mosquitoes – and they have responded by breeding up in droves.

Tweed Shire Council is calling on residents to help counter the problem by reducing mosquito breeding habitat around their homes.

The council’s pest management supervisor, Brian Falkner, is concerned about ‘the potential of serious mosquito-borne infections, as well as the general nuisance factor from these biting insects.’

‘As a matter of priority, the council has been carrying out mosquito larvae control works in key breeding areas by air and through ground works. We will be doing this on an ongoing basis while this problem persists,’ Mr Falkner said.

‘An important message that we would like to send out to the community is that some mosquito species breed in water-filled containers around your home, such as buckets, old tyres, poorly-aligned roof gutters and pot plant holders. It is very important that you don’t let your home be a haven for mosquitoes and their larvae,’ he said.

What you can do:

  •   Keep your yard well-maintained, mow lawns regularly, and limit areas of dense vegetation
  •   Ensure you cover all windows, doors, chimneys, vents and other entrances with insect screens that are in good condition
  •   Clean up your yard and remove all water-holding containers or rubbish and keep house gutters clean and properly aligned
  •   Empty and refill pet water bowls and bird baths at least weekly
  •   Ensure all openings to water tanks and septic tanks are screened securely
  •   Place sand or fine gravel in pot plant trays, or flush them out weekly
  •   Keep ornamental ponds stocked with native fish species that will feed on larvae

For more information visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/PestManagement


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