Feature video about Tackling Mosquitoes Together.

Short animation about how to apply repellent correctly.

Short animation about checking your backyard for mosquito breeding habitats

The Northern Rivers are Tackling Mosquitoes Together!
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We are excited to announce the launch of Tackling Mosquitoes Together, a regional pilot behaviour change program, to reduce the disease risks and nuisance of mozzies in our homes and communities.

How can you get involved?

Join our free Tackling Mosquitoes Together SMS program for:

- prompts and reminders to reduce mozzies in your backyard
- helpful tips to protect yourself, your family and community from mozzies
- fun videos, images and common mozzie myth busters
- your chance to win a farmers market voucher!

When you join you will also receive an education pack of resources and mozzie repellent.

For more information and to join the SMS program go to the Tackling Mosquitoes Together website at: www.tacklingmosquitoestogether.com.au

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Did you know?
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1. Mozzies lay their eggs on and around still and stagnant water
2. They can lay more than 300 eggs at once
3. They only take 8-10 days to breed

That’s a lot of extra mozzies around your home each week!

Tip: To reduce mozzies around your home, empty water-holding containers once a week.

If we all do our bit in our own backyards, together we can protect the community.
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Check out this short animation to find out more:
https://vimeo.com/502462121/6a027cca06

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Are you unsure about which mozzie repellent to use?

The most effective and safe repellents contain at least one of the following active ingredients:
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- Picardin
- Deet
- Oil of lemon eucalyptus

Tip: pump sprays are generally more effective than aerosols because they are easier to rub on to your skin. Always read and follow the instructions on the label.

Find out more about mozzie repellents at: www.tacklingmosquitoestogether.com.au  

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Did you know mozzies can spread diseases to your pets?

Pet water bowls are a common mozzie breeding site in our backyards.

Tip: Empty, wipe out and refill your pet water bowls with fresh water once a week.  This will stop mozzies breeding and keep your pets safe.

Find out more about how to reduce mozzies around your home at: www.tacklingmosquitoestogether.com.au

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Applying mozzie repellent is easy, but there are a few things you should know to make sure you’re doing it correctly.

Tip: Apply repellent directly and evenly to all areas of exposed skin – like sunscreen.

Mozzies will find and bite any areas that you miss!

Check out this short animation for more information:
https://vimeo.com/502462084/6f11467348

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Did you know mozzies only take 8-10 days to breed?

Many of the mozzies that bite you at home breed in water-holding containers in your backyard.

Some of the most common backyard mozzie breeding habitats are:
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-Buckets
- Watering cans
-Pet bowls
-Kids toys
- Bromeliads
-Pot plant bases

For a full list go to the Tackling Mosquitoes Together website at: www.tacklingmosquitoestogether.com.au

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Do you want to protect yourself, your family and your community from the risks and nuisance of mosquitoes?
Great!

Join the Tackling Mosquitoes Together SMS program for helpful tips and reminders to reduce mozzies around your home.

If we all do our bit in our own backyard, we will help protect our families and the community.

Join the program at: www.tacklingmosquitoestogether.com.au

#TacklingMosquitoesTogether

Mozzie myth buster!

Myth: Some plants repel mosquitoes.

Fact: Unfortunately not. The essential oils from some Australian trees, shrubs and herbs repel mosquitoes, but only after they have been extracted and concentrated.

They don’t offer protection from mozzies as plants in your garden.

Find out more about how to protect yourself from mozzies at: www.tacklingmosquitoestogether.com.au

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This wet weather great news for mozzies!

It rained last night, so it’s a perfect time to empty water-holding containers in your backyard to stop those pesky mozzies from breeding.

Tip: Pet bowls, buckets, pot plant drip trays and watering cans are some of the most common backyard mozzie breeding habitats.

For a full list go to: www.tacklingmosquitoestogether.com.au

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