Thread: Mozzie- The war begins?

(Prof) Stinear urged Victorians to use insect repellent when they were outside and remove stagnant water from around their homes, to stop mosquitoes breeding. “These simple things will have a big impact,” he said."

B- Ulcers. Japanese encephalitis and other bits besides the BITE from mozzies can be very painfull

I run a lot in not a lot so hopefully I out pace some slow speed fliers?

"266 cases of Buruli ulcer (also known as Bairnsdale ulcer) have been reported across Victoria this year" 42 cases of Japanese encephalitis

Health Direct add a heap more those little sods can spread

There is issues with mozzie bits in every state in Australia.



In Vic the places it was limited to are spreading rather a lot!


"Last year, the flesh-eating disease was reported in Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Brunswick West and Strathmore for the first time. Cases have also emerged in Melbourne’s south-east bayside suburbs, and in Frankston, Phillip Island and on the Mornington Peninsula. Experts tracking the disease say it is now endemic in inland Melbourne.



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PS Mosquitos are also a critical food source for many animals- A Love /Hate relationship

The flesh-eating Buruli ulcer has been detected in Melbourne and coastal Victoria

I just finished dosing the water tanks with kerro to slow the mossies down a tad and putting out the mouse baits (harvest time ) awaiting the onslaught of the little bastards post harvest.