Mozzie Update
15 October 2007
Recent monitoring around the City has shown that the following areas have high levels of mosquito infestation:
- Swan Bay near Edwards Point
- Stacey's Rd in Barwon Heads
- Pt Richards Rd and Ramblers Rd in Portarlington
- Indented Head Foreshore Marsh
- Hovell's Walk
- Murray St in Queenscliffe
Mosquito breeding sites on Pacey's Island and Saltwater Ridge near Wallington and Ocean Grove, the Barwon Heads Levee Bank and Stacey's Road in Barwon Heads and Swan Bay near Edwards Point the were treated via helicopter on 3 October. Other areas that were treated during the past fortnight by the ground crew include: The Swan Bay Jetty, Indented Head Foreshore Marsh, saltmarshes in Breamlea, Hovells Walk in Limeburners Lagoon, and various drains in St Leonards, Queenscliffe, Moolap, Collendina, and Lara. Light trapping results showed relatively high numbers of mosquitoes in Breamlea and Woodlands Estate in Ocean Grove. Moderate levels were found in Barwon Heads, Geelong Botanic Gardens, St Leonards and Pt Lonsdale, and low numbers of mosquitoes were trapped Pt Henry and Old Ocean Grove.
Recent rainfall and high tides around the Bellarine Peninsula will flood many mosquito breeding sites and make prime conditions for mosquito breeding. Council contractors will be monitoring all the known breeding sites and treating the areas when necessary. However, you may experience a higher level of mosquito infestation over the next fortnight.
People can protect themselves against mosquito bites by wearing clothing that is light coloured and loose fitting, and covers their arms and legs, and by using an effective insect repellent.
If you have any queries regarding the City of Greater Geelong's mosquito control program, please contact Health Services on 5227 0411.
Mozzie Fact: A mosquito can smell the carbon dioxide you exhale from about 30 metres away!
