IN an effort to rid the East Bank Demerara communities of Diamond and Grove of the Aedes Aegypti and Culex mosquitoes, the Ministry of Public Health Vector Control Service (VCS) has commenced fogging and indoor residual spraying,
According to a release from the ministry, in light of the recent complaints by residents of an increase in mosquitoes in the area, the VCS will be conducting the fogging exercise on November 28 and 29 from 17:30 hrs, while indoor residual spraying will commence between 08:00hrs and 16:30hrs.

This exercise is expected to kill the aedes aegypti and culex mosquitoes, most frequently found in tropical and sub-tropical areas.
To ensure that these exercises are most effective, residents are reminded to open their windows to allow the fog mist into the buildings to kill the adult mosquitoes. They should remove, empty or cover all artificial or natural water storage containers and flower pots; discard old tyres, plates under potted plant, cemetery vases, buckets, tin and cans and remove clogged rain gutters, ornamental fountains, drums and water bowls used for pet birdbaths.

The ministry is also reminding citizens that unhealthy environments are ideal larval habitats for the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
To avoid any health problems residents are reminded to cover all drinking water and secure all foodstuff (Uncooked and Cooked) to prevent possible contamination, secure all domestic animals and poultry, and to keep persons who suffer from asthmatic conditions, young children and the elderly away from the direct flow of the fog.