Mosquitos

The mosquito goes through four separate and distinct stages of its life cycle. Stagnant water and warmer temperatures may lead to a mosquito problem for residents and householders should routinely empty any accumulated water on their property.

• Residents should notify Council of any areas of inadequately drained land that is thought to be supporting mosquito breeding.
• Council recommends that householders use personal protection measures during warmer months and at those times of the day when mosquitoes are more likely to be prevalent. To prevent mosquitoes entering dwellings installing screens to windows and doorways is encouraged.
• Melbourne Water in cooperation with Council runs a mosquito monitoring program in wetlands such as the Seaford Swamp.

The Seaford Swamp is routinely surveyed during summer (October to March) for mosquito breeding, and sprayed with an environmentally friendly larvicide as required. Mosquito monitoring program reports are provided to Council on a monthly basis during this time.

Melbourne Water - Mosquito Monitoring program - Seaford Wetlands

For further information contact Environmental Health Officer (03) 9768 1317 or via e-mail   correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au.