First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies – here’s how to reduce your risk of bites and infections

First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies – here’s how to reduce your risk of bites and infections

Source: The Conversation

Flood waters boost mosquito numbers. Disease outbreaks don’t always follow but it’s important to remove stagnant water from your property to reduce the disease risk.

While some parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are still on alert for flooding, others are starting the difficult clean-up process as flood waters recede.
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