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 on the island of St. Vincent.
Monday, 7th June 2021 – Villa, Green Hill, Carapan, Stubbs, Penniston, Spring Village, Keartons, Belair and Colonaire
Tuesday, 8th June 2021 – Glen, Green Hill, Calder Ridge, Stubbs, Penniston, Gordon Yard, Cumberland, Barrouallie, Belair, Colonaire and Bellevue
Wednesday, 9thJune 2021 – Glen, Lodge Village, Victoria Village, Stubbs, Dubois, Coull’s Hill, Barrouallie, Welcome, Dauphine & Park Hill
Thursday, 10thJune 2021 – Calliaqua, Paul’s Avenue, Calder, Mt. Pleasant, Retreat, Trouamaca, Barrouallie, Gomea & Park Hill
Fogging operations will also take place on the island of Mayreau on June 7th and 8th 2021 commencing at 5:00 pm and 5:00 am respectively.
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 take effect.
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.