Cayman Residents Urged to Stay Vigilant Against Vector Borne Diseases (Oropouche and Dengue)
Travelers returning from the Caribbean, South and Central America, including Panama and Cuba, should monitor for symptoms and seek medical advice promptly if they develop fever, rash, or other signs of illness GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (21 Nov. 2024) –…
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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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…
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…
