Mozzies make the most of moisture (say that 10 times fast)
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Posted on October 27, 2022
They’re back. The mozzies are moving in and finding damp places around your house to move in.
If you don’t want to spend the night tossing and turning from itchy mosquito bites, then take measures into your own hands to prevent breeding sides in your yard.
Tip out and wipe out any water from things like plastic containers, tarps or buckets.Store anything that can hold water undercover or in a dry place, including work equipment, surplus materials or trailers, and keep bins covered.Throw out any rubbish lying around like unused or empty containers, tyres, and additional materials and keep worksites tidy.General Manager Communities John McDougall reminds locals that everyone’s yard is due for a deep clean – especially after the heavy rainfall the region recently experienced.
‘Anything that is storing stagnant water like bird baths, certain plants like Bromeliads, buckets and toys should be dumped out and cleaned to prevent breeding grounds,’ he said.
‘Not only are mosquitos annoying, but they also carry diseases, so taking measures to reduce breeding is not just precautionary, it’s necessary for our region’s health and safety.’
Under the Queensland Government Public Health Act, local governments can fine residents found breeding mosquitos around their homes.
For more information and tips to prevent mosquito breeding, check out the following links: