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THE Surf Coast Shire council has treated the Anglesea River with a biological control agent and an insect growth regulator soon after it was found mosquito numbers were higher than normal around the estuary.<\/p>\n

Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis and S-methoprene were used to control the river\u2019s mosquito larvae, with both products approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for mosquito management.<\/p>\n

The council said neither product was harmful to people, pets or the general environment, and that the treatment should reduce the number of mosquitoes but will not remove them altogether.<\/p>\n

General manager of environment and development Ransce Salan said the recent mosquito treatments at Anglesea River (which began on April 24) appeared to be successful.<\/p>\n

\u201cMosquito numbers are high because there are very low numbers of fish and other animals in the river that would normally eat the mosquito larvae.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe state government is undertaking investigations to identify long-term ecological improvements to the Anglesea River, which may also result in reduced mosquito numbers in future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The council says it remains important to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites and offers the following advice:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wear long, loose fitting, light coloured clothing<\/p>\n

\u2022 Limit outdoor activity at dusk and dawn (popular times for mosquitoes to be out)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Make sure there\u2019s no stagnant water where mozzies can breed around your home<\/p>\n

\u2022 Use mosquito netting or screens on doors and windows<\/p>\n

\u2022 Use an effective repellent on exposed skin.<\/p>\n

The shire\u2019s Environmental Health Unit co-ordinates its mosquito management program from August to late March each year in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong council.<\/p>\n

For more information, head to surfcoast.vic.gov.au\/mosquitoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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