The Town is authorised to undertake mosquito control on public and Town of Port Hedland land - private land is the responsibility of the land owner/occupier.

This includes weekly, regular fogging of areas in Port Hedland, South Hedland, Bosna and Wedgefield. 

However, there are some areas where the Town are not authorised to fog due to the proximity to a waterway/body (e.g Pretty Pool). 

Fogging will continue until the numbers can be effectively reduced, which the Town will coincide with breeding cycles and larviciding efforts.

Authorised Environmental Health Officers for the Town can issue an order to an owner or occupier of private property that is/has the potential for mosquito breeding to remove the source of breeding as per the Health Local Laws, Public Health Act, and Local Government Act.

This can be a verbal or written direction to clean up and/or treat stagnant water bodies, and if not complied with, can result in further enforcement action.

Fogging is an effective way to reduce current adult mosquito numbers in the area during the treatment.

This not only reduces the current adult mosquito numbers, effectively reducing disease transmission, but also reduces the subsequent breeding cycles.

When combined with larvicding (treating water bodies), this will result in a significant reduction in the number of mosquitoes in the area within a few weeks of treatment.

In response to the increase of mosquitos following significant rains from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia, the Town has purchased sachets of Coopex, an effective residual pesticide, to support residents in managing mosquitoes around their homes.

The sachets will be provided free of charge to residents for residential use only. Commercial businesses are encouraged to engage a licensed pest controller for treatments on commercial properties.

Product collection details:

• Available:  From 12:00pm Wednesday, 26 February 2025
• Locations: Civic Centre, Depot Administration reception (Wedgefield), and South Hedland Library desk
• Limit: One sachet per customer

Coopex is a pyrethroid-based residual chemical designed for application on external walls, eaves, and other outdoor surfaces. The product remains active for up to 90 days unless washed off by rain or sprinklers, in which case reapplication will be required.

While the Town will make make every effort to reduce mosquito numbers, mosquitoes cannot be fully eradicated, and there will always be some mosquito population.

We urge everyone to take the necessary actions to protect themselves, and their family:

• Clean up any pooled bodies of water around your home as this creates the perfect breeding site
• Use insect repellent frequently 
• Ensure insect screens are installed and in good condition at your property (and caravan's if you are on the road!)
• Wear long, loose fitting clothing if you are outside, especially at dawn and dusk when mozzies are most active
• Utilise mosquito coils and lanterns in patio and outdoor areas if you are outside