Part 6PEST CONTROL

PART 6—PEST CONTROL Division 1—Flies 6.1 Interpretation In this division, unless the context otherwise requires, flies means any of the two-winged insects constituting the order Diptera commonly known as flies. 6.2 Control of flies Owners and occupiers of any land within the district that is breeding flies, or that is likely to breed flies, are to comply with the requirements of the Fly Eradication Regulations. Division 2—Mosquitoes 6.3 Interpretation In this division, unless the context otherwise requires mosquitoes means any of the two-winged insects constituting the family Diptera Clicidae commonly known as mosquitoes. 6.4 Measures to be taken to prevent mosquito breeding An owner or occupier of premises shall ensure that the premises are kept free from possible mosquito breeding sites and shall– follow any direction or notice of an Authorised Officer for the purpose of— (i) controlling the prevalence of mosquitoes; (ii) eradication of mosquitoes; and (iii) effectively preventing the breeding of mosquitoes; and assist an Authorised Officer to locate any possible mosquito breeding sites that may be present in or about the premises. 6.5 Measures to be taken by occupier An occupier of premises where water is kept in a horse trough, poultry drinking vessel or other receptacle shall— frequently change the water; and keep the water clean and free from vegetable matter and slime. Where it appears to the authorised officer that there is, on any premises, undergrowth or vegetation likely to harbour mosquitoes, the authorised officer may direct the owner or occupier of the premises to cut down and remove within a specified time the undergrowth or vegetation.