The prevalence of mosquitoes across the Bundaberg Region requires a concerted effort from residents in conjunction with Council to minimise the risks associated with mosquito-borne infections.

Mosquitoes live and breed in different environments.

Some live and breed in containers holding water around your house and yard while others are found in salt marshes or freshwater pools in the natural environment.

Check out these tips from Council about how you can prevent mosquito breeding around your home:

You can protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites by:

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