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Portuguese Millipedes

Burns Beach residents in the northern part of the PEET development area have experienced severe invasions of Portuguese Millipedes. This became much more than a nuisance and adversely affected their quality of life. The Millipedes were entering the residential area from the neighbouring bushland. The millipedes are attracted by lights and activity is highest during wet weather. BBRA has lobbied CoJ and WA State Government.

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In late-2017 WA Planning Commission (WAPC) completed the installation of a Portuguese Millipede barrier on the boundary between Burleigh Drive and the bushland reserve.

 

PEET has advised BBRA that WAPC will extend the barrier to cover the full perimeter of the Northern Residential Precinct once the construction works along the boundary of the NRP are completed.
 

A bi-yearly inspection of the millipede barrier is undertaken, with any needed maintenance work and removal of build up completed at the same time. 

Portuguese Millipedes.pdf

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