The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of the its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedesaegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations in the following areas commencing at 5:00 pm daily.
Monday, 15th February 2021 – Kingstown (port), Campden Park (Port), Belle Isles, La Croix, Akers, Biabou & Fancy
Tuesday, 16th February 2021 – Richmond, Rockies, Lowmans, Belmont, South wood & Owia
Wednesday, 17thFebruary 2021 – Cane Hall, Questelles, Fairbane Pasture, Cedars & Point
Thursday, 18th February 2021 – Dorsetshire Hill, Sion Hill, Clare Valley, Fountain, Peruvian Vale & Old Sandy Bay
Please take note of the following:
• Home and business owners in the named areas are reminded to keep their windows and doors open to allow the fog to eliminate the adult mosquitoes inside the home.
• Motorists are kindly asked to take caution.
• Persons who are suffering from any respiratory illnesses are kindly asked to take the necessary precautionary measures.
• Residents are also encouraged to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes in their yard and to protect themselves from mosquito bites during the day.
• Please note adverse weather conditions can affect fogging operations.