Zika Mozzie Seeker
Results
We have now tested mozzie eggs collected by hundreds of 'Zika Mozzie Seekers' across the Metro South Health region. Check out the 'Mozzie Maps' below for an overview of the Round 1 results.
For Round 1 we split the 'Zika Mozzie Seekers' into four groups across the region. The results for all four groups are published below.
All clear for Zika mozzies: At the current stage of testing, no Zika mozzie eggs (Aedes aegypti species) have been identified. Any eggs found are from other domestic mozzie species.
For a reminder of which group you belong to, please see this suburb list:
Group 1
Redland Bay
Shailer Park
Sheldon
Sherwood
Sinnamon Park
Slacks Creek
South Maclean
Springwood
Sunnybank
Sunnybank Hills
Tanah Merah
Tarragindi
Tennyson
Thorneside
Thornlands
Tingalpa
Underwood
Upper Mount Gravatt
Victoria Point
Wakerley
Waterford
Waterford West
Wellington Point
Wishart
Woodridge
Woolloongabba
Wynnum
Wynnum West
Yarrabilba
Yeerongpilly
Yeronga
Group 2
Acacia Ridge
Alexandra Hills
Algester
Annerley
Balmoral
Bannockburn
Beenleigh
Belmont
Bethania
Birkdale
Browns Plains
Buccan
Bulimba
Burbank
Calamvale
Camp Hill
Cannon Hill
Capalaba
Carbrook
Carina
Carina Heights
Carindale
Cedar Grove
Cedar Vale
Chambers Flat
Chandler
Chelmer
Cleveland
Coochiemudlo Island
Coopers Plains
Coorparoo
Corinda
Group 3
Cornubia
Crestmead
Daisy Hill
Darra
Doolandella
Dunwich
Durack
Dutton Park
Eagleby
East Brisbane
Edens Landing
Eight Mile Plains
Fairfield
Forest Lake
Forestdale
Graceville
Greenbank
Greenslopes
Gumdale
Hawthorne
Hemmant
Heritage Park
Highgate Hill
Hillcrest
Holland Park
Holland Park West
Holmview
Inala
Jamboree Heights
Jimboomba
Jindalee
Kingston
Kuraby
Logan Reserve
Logan Village
Loganlea
Lota
Macgregor
Mackenzie
Macleay Island
Manly
Manly West
Mansfield
Marsden
Meadowbrook
Middle Par
Group 4
Moorooka
Morningside
Mount Cotton
Mount Gravatt
Mount Gravatt East
Mount Warren Park
Murarrie
New Beith
Norman Park
Ormiston
Oxley
Park Ridge
Park Ridge South
Parkinson
Point Lookout
Redland Bay
Regents Park
Riverhills
Robertson
Rochedale
Rochedale South
Rocklea
Runcorn
Salisbury
Seven Hills
Seventeen Mile Rocks
Group 1 results
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Group 2 results
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Group 3 results
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Group 4 results
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Map images: © 2017 Google - Map data © 2017 Google
What do the results mean?
The circles on the maps above indicate the locations of 'Zika Mozzie Seekers' and the approximate number of eggs on their collection strips.
Zero eggs This is an important result. It might mean there are no domestic mosquitoes at your place. Otherwise, it could indicate an issue with the set up of your trap or be related to the recent run of very hot weather, which meant mozzie numbers could have been lower than expected in some areas.
1-75 eggs A low number of eggs
76-200 eggs An intermediate number of eggs
201-1,000 eggs A high number of eggs
Over 1,001 eggs A very high number of eggs
If you have mozzie eggs (especially intermediate, high or very high), take steps to prevent mozzies around your home.
How to prevent mozzies
There are several effective ways to reduce the number of mozzies around your property, and reduce your chances of being bitten. One great example is removing water tanks and containers from your garden.
Taking steps to prevent mozzies can reduce your chances of contracting diseases spread by mozzies and make your outdoor environment more pleasant.
For mozzie prevention tips, see:
Have your say
We would love to hear about your experience of being a 'Zika Mozzie Seeker'. Please give us your views and help shape the future of the project filling in our short online survey.