The mangrove biting midge, Culicoides ornatus, causes widespread pest problems in mangrove areas along the NT coast. The midges that are found around mangroves only fly in high numbers about 1.6km from mangrove areas. Biting midges do not transmit disease to humans in Australia, but they cause an itchy bite that can sometimes become infected. Get the 2024 biting midge pest calendar from the Department of Health

The mangrove biting midge, Culicoides ornatus, causes widespread pest problems in mangrove areas along the NT coast. The midges that are found around mangroves only fly in high numbers about 1.6km from mangrove areas. Biting midges do not transmit disease to humans in Australia, but they cause an itchy bite that can sometimes become infected.

The mangrove biting midge, Culicoides ornatus can be an appreciable pest close to its breeding sites.

These calendars shows periods when high C. ornatus numbers are expected in NT coastal areas from 2016 - 2020.

The mangrove biting midge, Culicoides ornatus can be an appreciable pest close to its breeding sites.

The mangrove biting midge, Culicoides ornatus can be an appreciable pest close to its breeding sites. In the NT, C. ornatus causes the greatest pest problems around extensive coastal and tidal river mangrove areas up to 2km inland from the mangrove margin.

The mangrove biting midge, Culicoides ornatus can be an appreciable pest close to its breeding sites. In the NT, C. ornatus causes the greatest pest problems around extensive coastal and tidal river mangrove areas up to 2km inland from the mangrove margin.

The mangrove biting midge, Culicoides ornatus can be an appreciable pest close to its breeding sites. In the NT, C. ornatus causes the greatest pest problems around extensive coastal and tidal river mangrove areas up to 2km inland from the mangrove margin.

The mangrove biting midge, Culicoides ornatus can be an appreciable pest close to its breeding sites. In the NT, C. ornatus causes the greatest pest problems around extensive coastal and tidal river mangrove areas up to 2km inland from the mangrove margin.

The mangrove biting midge, Culicoides ornatus can be an appreciable pest close to its breeding sites. In the NT, C. ornatus causes the greatest problems around extensive coastal and tidal river mangrove areas up to 2km inland from the mangrove margin. This calendar shows periods when high C. ornatus numbers are expected in NT coastal areas in 2022. Biting midge numbers vary greatly depending on the location, and may be present at or very near the mangrove margin at any time.

The mangrove biting midge, Culicoides ornatus, causes widespread pest problems in mangrove areas along the NT coast. The midges that are found around mangroves only fly in high numbers about 1.6km from mangrove areas. Biting midges do not transmit disease to humans in Australia, but they cause an itchy bite that can sometimes become infected. Get the biting midge pest calendar from the Department of Health ePublications.

The northern salt marsh mosquito Aedes vigilax is the most important pest mosquito in the Top End of the NT due to its aggressive biting habits, its ability to bite during the day as well as the night, and its sudden emergence in very high numbers

The northern salt marsh mosquito, Aedes vigilax, is the most important pest mosquito in the Top End because of its aggressive biting habits during the day and night. It can carry and transmit Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus disease in the NT. You need to protect yourself to avoid being bitten. The highest risk period for these diseases is from December to March. Get the salt marsh mosquito pest calendar from the Department of Health Research and Publications Online digital repository.

The northern salt marsh mosquito, Aedes vigilax, is the most important pest mosquito in the Top End because of its aggressive biting habits during the day and night. It can carry and transmit Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus disease in the NT. You need to protect yourself to avoid being bitten. The highest risk period for these diseases is from December to March. Get the salt marsh mosquito pest calendar from the Department of Health Research and Publications Online digital repository.

The northern salt marsh mosquito Aedes vigilax is the most important pest mosquito in the Top End of the NT due to its aggressive biting habits, its ability to bite during the day as well as the night, and its sudden emergence in very high numbers.

The northern salt marsh mosquito Aedes vigilax is the most important pest mosquito in the Top End of the NT due to its aggressive biting habits, its ability to bite during the day as well as the night, and its sudden emergence in very high numbers.

The northern salt marsh mosquito Aedes vigilax is the most important pest mosquito in the Top End of the NT due to its aggressive biting habits, its ability to bite during the day as well as the night, and its sudden emergence in very high numbers.

The northern salt marsh mosquito Aedes vigilax is the most important pest mosquito in the Top End of the NT due to its aggressive biting habits, its ability to bite during the day as well as the night, and its sudden emergence in very high numbers.

The northern salt marsh mosquito Aedes vigilax is the most important pest mosquito in the Top End of the NT due to its aggressive biting habits, its ability to bite during the day as well as the night, and its sudden emergence in very high numbers.