Mozzie campaign continues
Mozzie battle includes blitz on 760 sites
Logan City Council is continuing the war against mosquitos with an intensive ongoing citywide treatment program to protect public health.
More than 760 fresh and saltwater sites across the City of Logan have been sprayed, treated or inspected 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.
Drone and all-terrain vehicles are being used to treat difficult-to-access areas, while mapping has also been done to monitor the changing levels of adult mosquito populations.
Council has also called on residents to assist in the fight against mozzies by taking simple steps at home to reduce possible breeding sites.
Handy tips to help you combat Mosquitoes
City Lifestyle Chair, Councillor Laurie Koranski, said 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.
“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,” Cr Koranski said.
“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 said.
“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.”
'Everyone can do their bit'
City Lifestyle Chair, Councillor Laurie Koranski shares some mosquito prevention tips.
Council also provides up to six free native fish for residents with dams or ponds. The fish eat mosquito larvae.
Other flood recovery-related developments in the City of Logan include:
- Anyone affected by the recent floods who still requires assistance is invited to complete Council’s online form at ly/3tvq8YM or call 3412 3412.
Latest information on the Queensland Government’s financial assistance packages is available at ly/3ujuYHw. Questions about these grants can be directed to the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349. - 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) Those who are registered are invited to gather tomorrow morning at Beenleigh Tree Farm, 59 Chapman Street, Beenleigh (8.15am breakfast; 8.45am briefing).
- Applications for Council’s Small Business Recovery and Reinvigoration Fund can be lodged at Smartygrants – Small Business Recovery
