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…
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Cayman: Buffalo Turbine Mosquito Control Operations
Tonight, 30 September at 8 p.m., the Buffalo Turbine will be deployed in the areas shaded in red in the attached photo. Tomorrow morning, 1 October at 4 a.m., the Buffalo Turbine will be active in the areas shaded in…
Cayman: Increased Mosquito Activity Expected by October Due to Recent High Tides
Increased Mosquito Activity Expected by October Due to Recent High TidesResidents can expect intensified mosquito control operations across Grand Cayman. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (19 Sep. 2024) – The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) is advising the public to…
MRCU hosts first-ever CARPHA mosquito control workshop in the Cayman Islands
Participants from across the Caribbean expressed their enthusiasm for the training and the opportunity to collaborate. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (28 Aug. 2024) – The Cayman Islands Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) is honored to be selected to host…
On World Mosquito Day, MRCU highlights data-driven success in controlling Cayman’s mosquito population
On World Mosquito Day, MRCU highlights data-driven success in controlling Cayman’s mosquito population Community involvement is crucial in strengthening mosquito control efforts and protecting public healthGRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (19 Aug. 2024) – As we observe World Mosquito Day on…
Cayman: MRCU public announcements
MRCU are raising awareness about our ongoing mosquito control efforts. Fogging operations 5 August<https://www.facebook.com/share/v/f2JNUtbMo7Mp5yqS/> West Bay and George Town aerial larviciding<https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CuEToW8q3N8xfciN/> Check your property for any items or areas holding water<https://www.facebook.com/share/p/5TsyAn44fCbzw3rF/> Disease Prevention Officers are conducting property surveys<https://www.facebook.com/share/p/arfstj46ZdX832bn/> MRCU also…
Most Effective Treatments for Mosquito Bites
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax Enjoying warm summer nights outside watching fireworks or toasting marshmallows over a fire can be spoiled by pesky mosquitoes. Waking up to itchy, painful mosquito bites is not fun. The most common form of…
What Attracts Mosquitoes to People?
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax Now that summer is finally here, so are pesky mosquitoes to spoil outdoor fun. Scientists say that certain colors and scents seem to attract the insects, making some people more susceptible to bites than…
Understanding Zoonotic Diseases: How Humans Get Sick From Nonhuman Animals
By Vicky Bond Author Bio: Vicky Bond is a veterinary surgeon, animal welfare scientist, and the president of The Humane League, a global nonprofit organization working to end the abuse of animals raised for food through institutional and individual change….
