Mozzies still enthusiastic

Darling Downs Health is reminding residents that the onset of winter does not mean a reprieve from pesky mosquitoes.

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Te-angie Poll Herefords

take a bow!

Owned by the Ogilvie family, the NSW-based stud warmed the hearts of all at Queensland Farmer Today this month with its generous support of the Herefords Queensland Youth Association (HQYA) camp.

The camp, which attracts children of all ages from throughout Queensland, will be staged over four days, from 29 June to 2 July.

Te-angie Poll Herefords has not only donated a beautiful stud heifer to be awarded to the young cattle breeder who shows the most potential, it will transport cattle from Armidale to Dalby for the children unable to bring their own to camp.

HQYA president Aleacea Nixon said Richard Ogilvie - a leading beef industry figure - always put his money where his mouth is.

She said he was renowned for supporting young people entering the agricultural sector and often donated his time and expertise.

“Te-angie Poll Herefords has been an amazing supporter of youth programs,“ Aleacea said.

“They have supported us over the past couple of years, which we are so appreciative of.

“We just couldn’t do it without supporters like them.”

Indeed.

The Ogilvie family declined our request for an interview saying they were just happy to help!

We would absolutely love to hear about other acts of kindness in the agricultural sector.

Please email: fiona.gowers@queenslandfarmertoday.com.au

Thank you.

- Fiona Gowers

Dr Liam Flynn of the Darling Downs Public Health Unit said the opposite was true, with some mosquitoes becoming more active now the cooler temperatures have returned.

“In some rural areas, we see more mosquitoes at this time of year because it is actually too hot from them during the summer months,” he said.

Mosquitoes can pose a health risk with their bite causing more than just an itchy bump.“Mosquitoes can pass on a range of viruses from animals to humans,” Dr Flynn said.

“These viruses may cause mild symptoms in some people, but other people may experience severe sickness, hospitalisation, and even death.“It is therefore important for people to continue protecting themselves from getting sick from a mozzie bite even in winter.”

Personal protection includes

· Wear light-coloured clothing with long sleeves and long trousers, and covered footwear.

· Use effective insect repellent on exposed skin that contains DEETg, picaridin or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.

· Avoid being outside at dusk and dawn.

· Cover windows or doors with insect screens.

· Remove rubbish from around your house to prevent mosquito breeding.