Imminent arrival of huge "double-size" mosquitoes
Aussies can’t seem to catch a break this year; between inflation, record-breaking weather events and interest rate hikes we’ve had it rough.
If you were planning on summer being a welcome relief, think again and start making preparations for the shocking mosquito season that lies ahead - which is believed to be the worst in 30 years.
The insect population numbers have skyrocketed, thanks to extreme wet weather, so you might want to stock up on the likes of bug spray and Aerogard.
These fat, hungry, “double-size” bloodsuckers are making their way into major cities after wreaking havoc in the NSW Central West.
"We are told this is what is expected after all of this rain, is the floodwaters recede, we get ponds, these pools of water, the female mozzies go on a frenzy, lay their eggs," Today reporter Sarah Stewart said.
Stewart said Sydneysiders can expect an influx of the hungry insects in coming weeks, as conditions ripen for even more of the pests.
"We are hearing from farmers if you work outside, they get on your hair, up your nose, they bite them through their hats even," she said.
"Unfortunately, we are told they are going to head to Sydney to the coast, over the coming weeks."
Just weeks ago, Associate Professor Cameron Webb from NSW Health Pathology told 9news.com.au that numbers are expected to explode once the weather officially warms up.
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