In Larnaca, spraying to combat Aedes aegypti mosquitoes continues, and from tomorrow, Thursday 1 December, the treatment of mosquito larvae in public and private places will begin.
In an announcement by the Municipality of Larnaca it is stated that "spraying is continuing to combat mosquitoes, especially those of the Aedes aegypti species which are capable (under certain conditions) of transmitting diseases to humans, such as yellow fever virus, dengue virus, Zika virus and Chikungunya virus".
Crews consisting of staff from the Ministry of Health and the Municipality's Health Services are continuing the Aedes aegypti mosquito control campaign with door-to-door public information, larvicide spraying and the emptying of containers of stagnant water.
It is added that "in the context of the campaign, it was considered necessary to carry out the control of this species of mosquito with an approved chemical preparation in public areas, i.e. parks, fences, etc., and in private areas such as yards and gardens of houses and businesses".
Spraying in municipal parks will be carried out by a motorized crew of the Larnaca Municipality's Health Service and public access will be prohibited for 24 hours by placing signs at their entrances, it is noted.
With regard to spraying in private areas, i.e. house gardens, lawns, fences and elsewhere, the written consent of the owner / occupant of the house / premises will be required, in which the precautionary measures to be taken will be included in detail.
The Municipality informs that the mosquito control will be implemented from tomorrow Thursday, December 1, 2022 and invites citizens to "cooperate with the competent services for the best possible result and the protection of Public Health."
For any information, the public can contact the Complaints Office of Larnaca Municipality at 24816530.
Source: KYPE
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