Tag mosquitoes
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Could the Northern Rivers be the next Dengue hotspot?
As climate change gathers pace, the Northern Rivers could be at a high-risk for invasion by the exotic mosquitoes responsible for Dengue fever due to our proximity to Queensland.
February 26, 2018 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Rid yourself of mossie breading grounds
The recent rains have created ideal conditions for mosquito breeding and there are plenty of mosquito-0borne diseases that are ready to spread. So it is time to clean up all those pools of water around the house.
October 19, 2017 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Mosquitos dive-bombing region
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.
October 18, 2017 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Tangle of Life: The buzz on repelling mosquitoes
Emergency resilience. My phrase for our knowledge and practices from year to year in response to great ecological cycles. One of these is water, turning from scarcity to deluge and back.
May 2, 2017 | Mary Gardner | 1 -
Mosquito warning as flood water recedes
Mosquito numbers will increase following the flood as ideal breeding conditions are left behind. Tweed council is encouraging everyone in the region to tip out water from pot plants, clear drains and ensure they aren't creating more breeding grounds for the disease carrying critters.
April 6, 2017 | The Echo | 0 -
Massive increase in Ross River fever reported
The incidence of Ross River fever on the north coast has jumped massively, according to NSW Health, from just 19 cases this time last year to 319 this year. The department is urging people to take extra precautions to protect... Read More →
March 19, 2015 | Echonetdaily | 3
