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ARPHS supports efforts to keep exotic mosquitoes from becoming established in New Zealand.

Mosquitoes from overseas – called ‘exotic’ mosquitoes – can carry diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika, yellow fever and malaria.

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

There are specific requirements for notifiable diseases in the Auckland region.

If you think you have found an exotic mosquito, phone the Ministry of Primary Industries’ mosquito hotline number 0800 MOZZIE (0800 66 99 43).
If you have health concerns after being bitten by a mosquito, phone Healthline on 0800 611 116 or see your doctor or practice nurse.

ARPHS works with the Ministry for Primary Industries to support border control. ARPHS is responsible for:

regular mosquito surveys at potential entry ports such as airports and seaports
support and advice to the Ministry for Primary Industries

Exotic mosquitoes (Ministry of Health)
Surveillance programmes (Ministry for Primary Industries)
Exotic mosquitoes (Southern Monitoring Services Ltd)

Last updated 29.11.2018

For health advice call Healthline for free anytime on 0800 611 116

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