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‘Mozzies like a cloud’: repellant runs out in flood-hit towns amid mosquito boom

Demand for repellant in flood-affected regions of NSW and Victoria likened to the rush on toilet paper early in the pandemic

The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022

Mozzies are everywhere right now – including giant ones and those that make us sick. Here's what you need to know

Like all insects, mosquitoes thrive in warmer weather. But what they really need is water. La Niña rainfall and flooding are providing the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, with numbers exploding in recent weeks.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022

Video shows mosquito population boom in flood-ravaged NSW

A Central West woman says she has to blast her verandah with a pressure cleaner every morning to wash the corpses of the insects away.

ABC News · Nov 16, 2022

5 virus families that could cause the next pandemic, according to the experts

The CSIRO has delivered a comprehensive report on how we should prepare for future pandemics.

The Conversation · Sep 5, 2022

Japanese encephalitis virus threat for southern Australia when mosquitoes return

Mosquitoes cause serious concerns in southern Australia, where a deadly virus was detected for the first time this year.

ABC News · Jul 27, 2022

Where do all the mosquitoes go in the winter?

Summer evenings by the pool, lake or BBQ mean mosquitoes. But what about during winter when we’re mostly indoors? As the weather cools, these bloodsucking pests are rarely seen.

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2022

This mosquito species from Papua New Guinea was lost for 90 years – until a photographer snapped a picture of it in Australia

There are already plenty of mosquitoes in Australia. They bring pest and public health risks to many parts of the country.

The Conversation · Jun 7, 2022

Shire of Murray spends record amount of ratepayer money on mosquitoes, as swarms threaten amenity

A West Australian council is spending a record amount of ratepayer money on mosquito management, amid concerns higher than usual mosquito numbers could threaten the lifestyle of residents on the outskirts of Perth.

ABC News · May 2, 2022

Jackie's husband is fighting for his life after contracting Japanese encephalitis. It took weeks before he was diagnosed

The wife of a man in a critical condition with Japanese encephalitis is urging others to be aware of the early signs of the mosquito-borne virus.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2022

How to mozzie-proof your property after a flood and cut your risk of mosquito-borne disease

The extreme weather and flooding in recent days is likely to boost mosquito numbers, even as we say goodbye to summer.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022