You can make the most of your outdoor areas by reducing mosquito habitats around your home. Mosquitoes breed in still water and a small puddle or saucer of water can produce thousands of them.
Help stop mosquitos from breeding by:
Plants such as Pelargonium Citrosa (citrus geranium), Pennyroyal, Marigold, Basil and Rue are reputed to have mosquito repellent qualities.
For further information please contact the Public Health Unit on 9932 1000.
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