General News
4 February, 2023
Mozzie repellent for events
MOSQUITO repellent is expected to be provided at Loddon Shire events after Murray Valley encephalitis was detected in local traps. Council on Monday confirmed trap detections had been in the northern part of the shire. “Council is undertaking...
MOSQUITO repellent is expected to be provided at Loddon Shire events after Murray Valley encephalitis was detected in local traps.
Council on Monday confirmed trap detections had been in the northern part of the shire.
“Council is undertaking mosquito prevention activities as advised by the State Government,” according to a council spokesperson.
“These activities include barrier spraying, fogging and larviciding. Additionally council has increased our messaging to the community ... with respect to mosquito protection.
“And (we) are working with event organisers to provide mosquito repellent for events being held in the shire.
“As advised by the State Government, the best protection is to avoid mosquito bites, including the use of mosquito repellents containing Picaridin or DEET on all exposed skin, or to cover up and wear long, loose-fitting and light-coloured clothing, and to limit time outdoors if lots of mosquitoes are about,” the spokesperson said.