Council and Queensland Health officers will be “bugging” homeowners across the Scenic Rim for good reason in the coming weeks as they conduct an important survey of mosquito populations.
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Queensland Health officer. PHOTO/www.health.qld.gov.au |
Scenic Rim Regional Council is working in collaboration with Queensland Health as part of its ongoing Mosquito Management Program to assess mosquito populations and breeding patterns in the region.
Apart from being annoying, mosquitoes that breed around homes in areas of pooling water can transmit a variety of diseases and illnesses to humans and animals.
Council and Queensland Health officers will be doorknocking households to conduct a mosquito assessment, taking mosquito larvae from common mosquito breeding areas outside the home, such as water-filled pot-plant bases, loose tyres, empty buckets and containers left outdoors.
“This is an important part of council’s ongoing Mosquito Management Program, so we want to let people know we may be doorknocking their home,” Scenic Rim Mayor John Brent said.
The three-week survey is expected to start about February 22 in the eastern reaches of the council area around Tamborine, before moving west to Beaudesert, Kooralbyn and, later, the Aratula and Boonah area.
Council and Queensland Health officers will be displaying ID cards and will explain the survey process to homeowners before collecting samples.
Surveys will not be conducted at homes if the resident is not present.
“Residents will be presented with a survey report identifying if mosquito breeding was found on the property and advice on addressing the issue,” Cr Brent said.
“Public health regulations require homeowners take steps to prevent mosquitoes breeding on their property.”
For more information visit: www.health.qld.gov.au\mozziediseases