There are things you can do to reduce mozzies.
With heavy rainfall battering the region in the last week, the Central Highlands Regional Council is urging residents to join the fight against the mozzie bite.
Mayor Cr Peter Maguire said the wet and warm conditions provided the perfect environment for mosquitoes to breed and dormant eggs to hatch.
‘Council is trying to reduce mosquito numbers in the region, but we all have to play our part,’ he said.
‘It’s as easy as covering up, using repellent and, most importantly, cleaning up areas at home or work that can hold water.’
Residents should check all containers that can hold water weekly, including loose tyres, bird baths, pot-plant bases, the plant itself, rainwater tank screens, gutters and empty buckets.
‘Tip it out, store it away when not in use and throw it if you don’t need it,’ Cr Maguire said.
‘These simple steps can help reduce the mosquito population and consequently the risk of mosquito-borne disease.’
The two main viruses transmitted by mozzies in the Central Highlands are Ross River Virus and Barmah Forest Virus.
Cr Maguire asked residents to report unusually high mosquito infestations to council immediately by calling 1300 242 686.
For more information on mosquitoes visit the Queensland Department of Health.