2 mn mosquito breeding sites eliminated

Abu Dhabi: As part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health in Abu Dhabi, the Public Health Pest Control Projects Division at Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre ( Tadweer) has executed an intensive programme to control mosquitoes and other public health pests across the emirate. The drive which ran from January to August 2018, resulted in the elimination of 2,106,401 mosquito breeding sites in Abu Dhabi, including 1,025,010 farm sites with an infection rate of 0.51 per cent and 1,081,391 sites in public areas with an infection rate of 1.3 per cent. The division also received 3,853 mosquito control requests from across the emirate. Targeting different segments of society, Tadweer also conducted a series of awareness workshops on mosquito control, and distributed leaflets containing information on the dangers of mosquito proliferation and methods of prevention. Mohammed Al Marzouqi, Pest Control Projects director at Tadweer, said: “The mosquito control programme aligns with our priority to apply the highest pest control standards in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. In addition to educating the public on mosquito control, the drive aimed to protect public health and prevent diseases.” He added: “Within the framework of its integrated pest management system, the Public Health Pest Control Projects Division at Tadweer monitors mosquito breeding sites across the emirate. After identifying the pest types and analysing relevant data collected through such surveys, we spray the infected areas using environmentally safe pest control products.”— ANI