Mosquito Research and Control Unit will be stepping up its patrols in the West Bay area in an effort to keep Aedes aegypti the Dengue mosquito under control.

While there is nothing for residents to be concerned about the Unit will be carrying out additional ground operations as well as early evening aerial missions on Tuesdays and Thursdays going forward to ensure the local pest is kept under control.

The public is advised the insecticides MRCU’s uses are safe and are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Any questions or queries should be directed to MRCU on 949-2557 or [email protected] .

Help us to help you

Aedes aegypti the Dengue mosquito live and breed in and around houses and mainly bite in the day.

Help us to help you

1. TIP. Reduce standing water to eliminate possible mosquito breeding sites, including those in children’s sandboxes, wagons or plastic toys; underneath and around downspouts, in plant saucers and dog bowls. Other hot spots include tarps, gutters, and flat roofs.

2. TOSS. Dispose of trash correctly. Bottles, cans and fast food containers provide an excellent breeding ground if thrown in the bush. Put them in the trash can or recycle if possible.

3. TURN. Turn over larger yard items that could hold water. These include children’s portable sandboxes, plastic toys or wheelbarrows.

4. REMOVE TARPS. If tarps stretched over firewood piles, boats or sports equipment and grills aren’t taut, they’re holding water.

5. TREAT. Using a regular fly spray around the house will kill adult mosquitoes. For an evening spent outside, use a repellant containing ingredients such as DEET and picaridin and cover up at peak biting times (dawn and dusk).