Mosquito Control
Monitoring, treatment and complaints.
Mosquitoes are a part of the natural environment, but at times they can cause a nuisance and even certain diseases.
East Gippsland Shire Council's Mosquito Control Program operates 12 months of the year, with the aim of reducing mosquito numbers and providing information to local communities.
Mosquito Control Program areas
The main areas of Council’s Control Program are:
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Point Fullerton
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Matheson’s Swamp
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Kangaroo Enclosure Swamp
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North Shore Swamp
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Ninth Parade Swamp
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Macleod’s Morass
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Jones’ Bay
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Upper Newlands Arm
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Tambo Bluff
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Tambo Boulevard
Not all mosquito breeding areas are under the Shire’s control (areas such as private and crown land).
Council's Mosquito Management 2011 (PDF 731Kb) brochure has more information.