We use approved products to control mosquito larvae. We do not use broad based pesticides in our mosquito management program.
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We use Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) and s-Methoprene to control mosquito larvae. These products are approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for mosquito management.
Both products are used widely in Victoria, Australia and internationally to manage mosquito larvae because of their negligible impact on non-target species. These products do not harm people, pets or the general environment.
The products are solid and are dispersed via an agricultural drone, allowing for more directed application and less product usage.
Common Questions
The most common disease carried by mosquitoes in Victoria is Ross River Virus, however, virus's such as Japanese encephalitis (JE), Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE), Barmah Forest (BF) and West Nile (Kunjin) are known to circulate in the state.
Although most mosquitoes in Victoria do not carry diseases and the majority are just a nuisance, the City conducts virological testing of adult mosquito samples with assistance from the Department of Health. This is to ensure that if mosquitoes within Greater Geelong, proper actions can be taken to reduce the risk of transmission to residents.
The best way to reduce your risk of mosquito-borne diseases is to protect yourself against mosquito bites; find out how you can protect yourself and your family at Protecting yourself from mosquitoes or the Department of Health Better Health Channel.
There are several things you can do to stop mosquitoes breeding around your home.
Please visit the Better Health Channel for more information about protection from mosquitoes.
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