6 Simple Steps to prevent mosquitoes breeding and causing potential health risks.
Mosquitoes can breed in almost any standing water around the home. Ensure containers holding water around your home are regularly changed or emptied weekly.
Rain Harvesting recommends all water tanks are installed with a First Flush Water Diverter which is a simple downpipe attachment that collects the first "flush" of rainwater most likely to carry contaminants and mosquito larvae from the roof.
IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, INCREASE CATCHMENT EFFICIENCY,
PROTECTS PUMPS AND INTERNAL APPLIANCES,
REDUCE TANK MAINTENANCE
Mosquitoes, insects and other pests (such as birds, frogs, snakes)
are undesirable elements to have in a rainwater harvesting system and
must be kept out of all pipe systems that lead to the water storage
vessel and the vessel itself.
Mosquitoes are known to be responsible for the spread of many diseases including Dengue Fever and Ross River Fever. Mosquitoes breed in water and all breeding habitats must be eliminated.
Legislation broadly says that where pipes hold water (in "wet" systems) they must be screened with a non-corrosive screen of not more than 1mm aperture to prevent the entry of mosquitoes and vermin.
Mosquitoes are carriers of disease and all breeding habitats must be eliminated
Rain Harvesting has developed a range of products that meet legislative requirements and keep pests out of rainwater harvesting systems. These products include rain heads, insect proof screens and hi-flow flap valves, tank screens and vent cowls.
