Cayman: Daytime Mosquito Control Flights Underway
Over the next two weeks, residents may notice the MRCU aircraft flying at low altitude during the day as part of this essential mosquito control activity. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (14 May 2025) -The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU)…
MRCU Highlights Role of Community in Mosquito Control
Everyone has a role to play in reducing mosquito breeding around their homes and communities. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (13 May 2025) – The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) is joining with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and…
Cayman: MRCU Teams Tackle Another Mosquito Surge
While mosquito numbers were significantly reduced during last month’s emergence, early signs suggest another event—possibly larger than the last—is developing. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (3 May 2025) – Teams from the Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) are working across…
Cayman: Mosquito Numbers Drop as MRCU Continues Control Efforts
Mosquito numbers increased sharply, reaching a peak of about 70 mosquitoes per trap. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (28 April 2025) – The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) is committed to keeping mosquito populations as low as possible and we…
Cayman: MRCU Continues Operations as Mosquitoes Emerge
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (22 April 2025) – The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) will continue both ground and aerial operations this week as data shows more mosquitoes are expected to emerge. This increase in mosquito activity is likely…
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Cayman: MRCU Mobilises Ground Fogging as Mosquitoes Rise
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (19 April 2025) – The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) is sending out five fogging trucks this evening (19 April) to help manage increasing mosquito numbers across Grand Cayman. As we predicted in our earlier…
MRCU Issues Mosquito Advisory Ahead of Cayman Easter Weekend
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (14 April 2025) – The Mosquito Research & Control Unit (MRCU) is advising everyone that there may be more mosquitoes across all three Cayman Islands starting around 18th April, just before the Easter holiday weekend. This advisory comes…
Bees Are Sentient and May Be Self-Aware
Bees are remarkable creatures, even for the mundane tasks we see them engaged in daily.
Cayman: MRCU to Conduct Aerial Larviciding in Sister Islands Following Hurricane Rafae
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (7 November 2024) – Following the recent passage of Hurricane Rafael, the Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) predicts an increase in mosquito activity, particularly in Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. To mitigate this, the MRCU’s…
Saving the Bumblebee Starts With Changing Our Farming Practices
We are the cause of the bumblebee decline—and the solution.
