The Burdekin Shire Council is addressing residents’ concerns over the recent surge in mosquito populations impacting most of the region. This spike follows recent rain events and tides exceeding 3.5 metres, conditions that create optimal breeding grounds for mosquitoes as water seeps into salt flats and other normally dry areas.
Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort highlighted the Council’s proactive approach through its ongoing mosquito monitoring and treatment program. This program focuses on targeting mosquito larvae to reduce adult populations before they spread, ensuring the safety and comfort of residents in public spaces.
“Our teams are working hard to reduce mosquito larvae around public areas using barrier treatments, helping protect residents and families who visit our outdoor facilities,” Mayor Dalle Cort said.
“Most of the mosquitoes currently affecting the Burdekin are salt marsh mosquitoes, a species that can travel up to 50 kilometres on prevailing winds. These mosquitoes have a lifespan of around 14 days and rely on saltwater conditions to breed.”
The Council also encourages residents to adopt protective measures at home, including applying insect repellents, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and considering barrier treatments around properties. Local suppliers, such as Nutrien Ag Solutions, Burdekin Growers, and Elders, offer barrier treatment products suitable for home use, while pest control services provide custom solutions for household mosquito management.
For residents seeking additional information about Council’s mosquito control efforts, or advice on dealing with the current infestation, Burdekin Shire Council’s Customer Service Centre is available at (07) 4783 9800 or by visiting burdekin.qld.gov.au.
How To Avoid Mosquito Bites
• Cover up - wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing and covered footwear.
• Apply insect repellent - use an effective insect repellent on exposed skin,
• Stop mosquitoes from getting inside, cover doors and windows with insect screens.
Clean up around your home
Reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home by:
• regularly emptying and wiping out any items that hold water, such as buckets and old tyres
• ensuring rainwater tanks are sealed and inlet and outlet pipes are screened
• draining water from or filling in pools of water in the yard
• keeping your lawns mowed
• killing adult mosquitoes with flying insect and surface sprays. Read and follow all directions and precautions on the product label.
Information sourced from Queensland Government website.
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2023 Burdekin Life Pty Ltd.
