Will Mosquitoes Breed in Home Rainwater Tanks?
In recent years, Australia has been facing some serious drought conditions, which have resulted in some serious restrictions in water usage. That’s left many a gardener watching their gardens wither and dry up, causing much distraught among avid gardeners. As a result, they’ve turned to the installation of home rainwater tanks. However, with the installation of these home rainwater tanks has been a growing concern about mosquitoes breeding. Those concerns are indeed justified. There is no question that rainwater collected from your roof can be a valuable resource, however rainwater tanks are becoming breeding rounds for mosquitoes which are not only extremely annoying, they also pose serious health risks. Dengue Fever is caused by the mosquito virus seen throughout North Queensland. Still others are responsible for the Ross River Fever. The problem occurs when water tanks are poorly maintained. To prevent this from occurring the tank must be properly sealed and correctly plumbed. The t
