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Sunday, October 1, 1972

MOSQUITO NUISANCE MAY DEVELOP

The recent downpour of rain may trigger off a widespread

mosquito nuisance, a spokesman for the Urban Services Department warned

today.

He pointed out that mosquitoes breed only in stagnant water -

regardless of the environment.

clean or otherwise

People are urged to keep a sharp lookout for stagnant water in

the vicinity of their own home for possible breeding places.

In built-up areas the most favourite breeding places are

discarded receptacles such as tins and bottles. Choked surface drains

and uncovered water tanks are also common breeding grounds.

The neglected places can be located and destroyed or removed.

The Urban Services Department gives the following advice:

pay special attention to open areas, such as roofs,

balconies, verandahs,canopies and yards;

renove all empty tins and bottles and turn large

receptacles up side down; and

cover up water tanks and clear all rain water outlets

to prevent blockages.

The Government has been doing what it can to control large-scale

breeding places, such as streams, pools, ponds, building sites and vacant

land the spokesman said.

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The control of small breeding places in and around domestic buildings

is, however, just as important.

Everyone can help to remove the nuisance, by regularly checking

for possible breeding places and destroying them, the spokesman added.

Release Time: 3.00 p.m.