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Mosquito Fogging Moved Forward To Commence October 28

Source: SXMIslandTime 24 Oct 2014 08:24 PM

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Preventive Services (CPS), a government agency under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labour, hereby informs that the mosquito fogging throughout the country will start on Tuesday, October 28 instead of November 1.

Residents must bear in mind that fogging is not a total solution to eliminate mosquitos. Fogging activity is kept to a minimum in order to prevent the mosquito population from developing immunity to the chemicals that are deployed.

Fogging is one intervention of several, and the main measure is for every household and business to take action by removing potential mosquito breeding spots in and around their premises on a daily basis.

Residents must bear in mind that rain events can disrupt mosquito fogging activities, therefore the district schedule will be adjusted accordingly and this will be communicated to the community in a timely manner.

Homeowners during the time of the spraying should open all doors and windows. Dishes, bowls, pots and pans, fish tanks and bird cages should be covered. Stay away from open windows and doors during the spraying.

Here is the schedule for October 28 and October 29. For the remaining days in the week, check the Government Information Page (GIP) in both daily papers:

October 28th             5:00 a.m. – 7:00a.m.    Cupe Coy, Maho,

                                                                          Maho, Blue Mall, Sapphire,

         Low Lands, Beacon Hill Airport

                                                               Road,

                               5:00 pm – 7:00 pm               Simpsonbay, Pelican Keys

                                                                                 Simpson Yacht Club Bay,

         Simpson Bay Bridge,

         Welfare Road,

        

October 29th        5:00 a.m. -7:00 a.m.   The Border, Cole Bay

Union Road, Cole Bay to the

Cole bay Villas   Round about

Cole Bay, Harold Jack

                                    5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.          Welfare Road, Windsor, Road,

Cole Bay, Cape Bay west of

the Cemetery Cole Bay

Lagoon, Orange                            Grove,

Call for information on the Aedes Aegypti mosquito breeding sites and respective preventive measures at 542-2078 or 542-3003 or email surveillance@sintmaartengov.org

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