Mosquitos are unwelcome visitors making their presence felt in some parts of north Dublin.
Mosquitos have for the past few years been calling to unfortunate residents of Howth, Sutton, Raheny and Clontarf,
Raising lumps as big as watermelons
The mosquito menace has reappeared for the fifth year in a row. Thankfully they do not carry disease. George Bowles who is Supervising Health Inspector with the Dublin Corporation Public Health Department explains.
They're vicious biters, but they don’t spread malaria.
These insects have always been present in Ireland, but an increase in numbers means that it is now a public health issue. This year Dublin Corporation have two specialist teams dedicated to eradicating mosquito eggs and larve, to attempt to prevent future infestations.
Stagnant water, rubbish and any debris lying around back gardens and yards are breeding grounds for mosquitos. Ornamental water features and garden ponds should be stocked with stickleback and goldfish, which eat mosquito eggs and larvae. A good clean up of all areas is recommended,
There’s no substitute for cleanliness.
This report for 'City Newsreel’ was broadcast on 13 April 1959. The reporter is John Ross.
'City Newsreel' was a light hearted weekly news feature which began in 1954 and ran until 1968, featuring a compilation of reports from around Dublin city and beyond. The hosts were John Ross, Karl Jones, and P.P. O'Reilly with other presenters delivering reports including Gay Byrne and Kevin O'Kelly.
From the RTÉ Archives Acetate Disc Collection which has been digitised with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) Archiving Scheme.
