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To: Spelthorne borough council and thames watsr
Mosquitoes in Spelthorne
In the UK there are 33 different species of mosquitoes, a few of which do bite humans although most other species prefer to bite animals and birds.
Mosquitoes in Spelthorne
A particular species of mosquito has become established around the Moor Lane and Stanwell area many years ago. This species will readily bite humans and in some cases, residents, in particular young children have suffered numerous bites in a single night. Problems usually occur from spring and into autumn when mosquitos require water on which to lay its eggs. They tend to prefer dark, underground, or enclosed spaces in which to breed all year round. During the summer it will breed in open water sources. It will only survive in still or very slow-moving water and cannot breed in water that moves relatively quickly such as rivers.
Thames Water tell residents there is very little they can do to mitigate the problem.
Residents of Moor Lane (and across the Borough) are urging Spelthorne Borough Council to intervene and insist that Thames Water agree to follow a schedule of works on the reservoirs and all standing water sites including regular inspections and that any mosquitoes found are to be treated.
Mosquitoes in Spelthorne
A particular species of mosquito has become established around the Moor Lane and Stanwell area many years ago. This species will readily bite humans and in some cases, residents, in particular young children have suffered numerous bites in a single night. Problems usually occur from spring and into autumn when mosquitos require water on which to lay its eggs. They tend to prefer dark, underground, or enclosed spaces in which to breed all year round. During the summer it will breed in open water sources. It will only survive in still or very slow-moving water and cannot breed in water that moves relatively quickly such as rivers.
Thames Water tell residents there is very little they can do to mitigate the problem.
Residents of Moor Lane (and across the Borough) are urging Spelthorne Borough Council to intervene and insist that Thames Water agree to follow a schedule of works on the reservoirs and all standing water sites including regular inspections and that any mosquitoes found are to be treated.
Why is this important?
This is so important to all affected residents who currently can not sit outside in their gardens or walk in the local area without being bitten numerous times.
