Fight the Bite
Protect yourself against disease carrying mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are a fact of life in the South West, with many large breeding sites located close to the places we live, work and play. Mosquitoes can at times impact significantly on the health and lifestyle of residents and visitors to the region. Ross River and Barmah Forest virus cases are reported regularly in the Leschenault and Geographe regions and can have serious effects on the health of those who contract them.
What are we doing about it?
Due to the threat of mosquito borne diseases and the lifestyle impacts high numbers of mosquitoes can create, the your local government agencies are working together in an ongoing program to reduce mosquito populations for residents and visitors. Some of our activities include
- Pre Treatment surveillance
- Aerial Spraying
- Fogging
- Ground Treatments
- Education
- Post Treatment surveillance
- Mosquito Mark and Recapture Project
What can you do?
Whilst your local government agencies are working hard to achieve reduced mosquito populations, there are important steps we need you to take including…
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Cover Up
Cover up with light, long sleeved clothing that covers as much of your skin as possible
Repel
Apply a mosquito repellent, preferably with DEET or Picardin
Clean Up
Clean up your yard to remove breeding areas
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Safety First, that includes mosquito repellent ๐ฆ๐ฅ![]()
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While we spend more time outdoors during the festive season, itโs important to protect against the serious diseases mosquitoes can carry.![]()
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Follow these tips to reduce the risk of mozzie bites.![]()
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โช๏ธ Wear long, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing.![]()
โช๏ธ Apply mosquito repellent containing DEET, Picaridin or PMD to all areas of exposed skin. Make sure to read the label and use as directed.![]()
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For more information, visit fightthebite.com.au
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The Environmental Health team have invited local businesses to participate in a โFTB (Fight the Bite) coffee cup giveawayโ, as part of our mosquito awareness campaign.![]()
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The FTB campaign aims to educate and empower residents and visitors to take actions to avoid being bitten by mosquitos, reducing the risk of mosquito borne disease such as Ross River virus and Barmah Forrest virus. ![]()
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The key messages are to โCover Upโ and โRepelโ. To avoid being bitten try to limit time outdoors in mosquito prone areas, wear long loose clothing and use a repellent containing either DEET or Picardin.![]()
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The aim of the giveaway is to raise the profile of the Fight the Bite message whilst encouraging residents to frequent local businesses. ![]()
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The glass coffee cups are consistent with the Shires sustainable message. When making purchases at participating businesses members of the community have their FTB card stamped. If 8 stamps are collected, they will be eligible to collect a free glass coffee cup from the Shire of Capel Admin Office or Dalyellup, Capel and Boyanup Library until stocks end of 3rd March 2023 or stocks last.![]()
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Please see the Shire or Fight the Bite websites for further information www.capel.wa.gov.au/services/health/mosquito/ & www.fightthebite.com.au/ or phone the office on 08 9727 0222 to speak to an Environmental Health Officer from our team.
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Don't let mosquito season stop you from exploring, just remember to...![]()
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