15 February 2012

Two Fraser Coast Regional Council vector and pest control officers have headed west to help control mosquitoes in flood hit areas of central Queensland.

Supervisor Vector and Pest Control Shane Kelly and team member Craig Hartz left Hervey Bay at 5am on Monday for a week away.

The pair took with them mosquito control products and two quad bikes.

“They will be involved in fogging and spreading larvacide to stop mosquitoes breeding in pools left as the flood waters recede,” Fraser Coast Mayor Mick Kruger said.