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A vector is an animal (such as mosquitoes) that are capable of transmitting disease between humans.  To ensure that the public health of their community is maintained, many Councils undertake vector control activities such as mosquito spraying.


Best Practice Guidelines
LGAQ/EPA Mosquito Management Code of Practice


Resources/Web links
Public Health Act 2005, Chapter 2
Public Health Regulation 2005, Part 1A, Division2
Mosquito Control Association of Australia 
Australian Mosquito Photo poster with locations
Common Mosquitoes of Eastern Australia including photos



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This code of practice was developed by the EPA and LGAQ in 2002.