The war against mosquitoes is still ongoing with an intensive citywide treatment program to protect public health.
Logan City Council have sprayed, treated or inspected more than 760 fresh and saltwater sites across the City, as part of a proactive and targeted campaign launched after the floods, and with showers and possible thunderstorms forecast for the coming three days, those sites will be revisited in coming weeks along with other suspected mosquito breeding areas.
“Council’s operation to stop these mozzies in their tracks is continuing after the recent flooding, the worst some suburbs have experienced in nearly 50 years,” City Lifestyle Chair, Councillor Laurie Koranski, says.
“That left a lot of stagnant water around and 90 per cent of treatment sites have been freshwater. The treatment will continue until these areas return to normal.”
Cr Koranski urged residents to take a few minutes around home to help reduce mosquitos.
“Tip out any water that has gathered in items such as wheelbarrows, garden pot saucers or covering tarpaulins,” Cr Koranski says.
“And if you can do it safely, clean out any leaves in your roof gutters or get someone to do it. These little steps can make a big difference.”
She added that mosquitos would remain in Council’s crosshairs for a long as necessary to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne viruses being detected in the city.
Interested in combating the mozzies? Council also provides up to six free native fish for residents with dams or ponds. The fish eat mosquito larvae.
Anyone affected by the recent floods who still requires assistance is invited to complete Council’s online form or call 3412 3412.
Volunteers are still required for residential and business flood clean-up activities tomorrow (Saturday, March 26). Register through Volunteering Queensland at: Volunteering Queensland (volunteeringqld.org.au).
