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Fact: Municipal health service officers in Larnaca are carrying out anti-mosquito spraying due to continuous sightings of the Aedes aegypti, known as the yellow fever mosquito, which can spread various diseases.
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The Larnaca municipality is continuing inspections and spraying of areas with high volumes of mosquitoes. They are placing emphasis on salt lakes, using biological insecticides, and spraying rainwater gates, outdoor pools, and other stagnant water areas. Residents are urged to take measures to prevent mosquito larvae from hatching by avoiding stagnant water and clearing wild vegetation.
Larnaca Municipality is conducting systematic spraying to combat mosquitoes in the city, focusing on areas such as the Salt Lakes where significant breeding is observed. Biological insecticides are used in protected areas, and spraying targets stagnant water areas like storm drains and pools. Residents are urged to take preventive measures by avoiding stagnant water on their premises and clearing wild vegetation to deny mosquitoes shelter. Contact the Municipality’s Health Service for more information.