More than 1000 hectares of prime mosquito breeding grounds have been treated since the beginning of 2025 by Council's dedicated vector control team.
Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said Council had been proactively treating known mosquito breeding sites around the recent weather event and king tides to minimise mosquito outbreaks.
"Unfortunately mosquitos are part of everyday life in the tropics, however Council targets the two main breeds of mozzies in Townsville being saltmarsh and freshwater species," Cr Greaney said.
"Council has a dedicated vector control team who target known areas around the city limiting mosquito breeding and Impacts to the community.
"Over the past 2 months Council has treated around 830 hectares by using both helicopters and drones.
"Our crews have also treated more than 350 hectares on the ground, using side by side vehicles and other specialised application equipment."
Councillor Greaney said given the recent events which included severe weather and king tides, the crews incorporated a variety of different treatments including both fast reacting as well as slow-release products which meant ongoing control for up to 10 days afterwards to cater for any secondary hatchings.
"The most effective way of targeting mozzies is in the larval stage, so that's why our crews focus so heavily on treating in known areas that are subject to inundation," Cr Greaney said.
Councillor Greaney said residents could do their own part around their homes to limit mosquito breeding, especially after the recent rain.
"We're asking residents to take some time to do a check around their home each week for any pooling or sitting water to make sure there are no mosquito breeding grounds," Cr Greaney said.
"Our crews will continue to assess mosquito breeding sites across the city, as well as other freshwater sites that may be temporarily breeding mosquitoes, and undertake treatments when and where necessary."
