Legislative Council Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2) 54 2 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Answers to Questions St Kilda Mangroves St Kilda Mangroves The Hon. T.A. FRANKS Legislative Council St Kilda Mangroves In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS (18 February 2021). The Hon. S.G. WADE Legislative Council Minister for Health and Wellbeing St Kilda Mangroves The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing): I have been advised: SA Health officers work closely with local councils with mosquito-prone areas through a program to monitor and manage mosquitos. Tidal mangrove environments, such as those found in the St Kilda area, do not support significant mosquito breeding as they are naturally flushed on a regular basis by tidal movements. While there is no expectation that the St Kilda mangroves will experience higher than expected mosquito numbers or present any increased risk of mosquito-borne disease transmission this season, officers of the City of Salisbury and SA Health will continue to work closely to maintain active mosquito surveillance to identify any impacts on mosquito populations associated with changes to the mangrove environment.