Buzz Off!

Growing concerns from many residents in the Gladstone region over the town’s continuous mosquito problem. If you have noticed an increase of pesky mosquitos ruining your time outdoors, you’re not alone, with many residents becoming increasingly frustrated with the problem.

When we think of deadly animals, we tend to think of sharks or snakes. But the deadliest animal in the world, in terms of how many people it kills every year, is by far the mosquito. Mosquitoes are responsible for the death of at least 725,000 people every year; comparatively, snakes are only responsible for 50,000. Mosquitos carry devastating diseases, such as Malaria, Dengue fever, Ross River virus and many more.