Anguilla conducts island-wide fogging to eradicate mosquitoes
Anguilla residents are urged to do their part to prevent the spread of mosquitoes as the Environmental Health Unit (EHU) embarks on an island-wide fogging exercise.
This will be done from October 30 to November 7, 2023. Nightly sessions will commence at 5:30 p.m.
The Unit says householders should take all necessary precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, which cause illnesses such as Dengue Fever, Yellow Fever, West Nile virus and Encephalitis.
The Vector Control Squad is urging householders to eliminate all breeding sites from in and around their homes. It says such measures will go a long way in controlling and preventing the breeding of mosquitoes, as no containers equal no water, no water equals no mosquitoes and therefore no mosquito bites.
The EHU wishes to emphasize that fogging only kills adult mosquitoes and urges all householders to eliminate all potential breeding sites from, in and around their premises, drain all stagnant water areas, remove unwanted containers, and screen cisterns.
The Environmental Health Unit recommends that during the fogging exercise, householders should cover all potable water, food items and utensils. Open all windows to allow the fog to pass through the premises to kill any adult mosquitoes present. Persons likely to be affected by the fog (mainly the sick, allergic, asthmatic, very young and elderly) should relocate during the fogging time in their locality.
If breathing complications arise due to the fog, persons should consult a physician.
All motorists are asked to observe the strobe lights and be cautious when driving behind the fogging vehicle.
The Environmental Health Unit urges the general public not to interfere with Vector Control Officers during the fogging exercise.
Tentative FOGGING SCHEDULE for the week of Monday, October 30 to Tuesday, November 7, 2023:
Monday, October 30
West End, Long Bay, Cove Road, Rendezvous, Blowing Point, Cul De Sac
Tuesday, October 31
Lower South Hill, Upper South Hill, Sandy Ground, North Hill
Wednesday, November 1
Swing High, Water Swamp, Old Ta, George Hill, Statia Valley, Little Harbour, Long Ground, Forest, Corito, and Rey Hill
Thursday, November 2
Rock Farm, Sachasses, Katouche, Roaches Hill, The Valley North Valley, South Valley
Friday, November 3
North Side, May Pen, Cedar Village, True Eyes, Tackling
Saturday, November 4
Stoney Ground, Shoal Bay, Little Dix Cauls Bottom, Wattices and The Quarter
Sunday, November 5
The Farrington, Long Road, Sandy Hill, Sea Feathers, Church Gate, The Copse, East End, Pond Site, Pond Ground
Monday, November 6
Bad Cox, Deep Waters, Chalvilles, Welches, The Sea Rocks Island Harbour
Tuesday, November 7
The Keys, Garlin Bottom, Harbour Ridge, White Hill and Mount Fortune
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