Larnaca continues mosquito spraying
Larnaca is continuing to spray against the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, as weather conditions are enabling their growth, the municipality announced on Friday. The health ministry...
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Information campaign underway in Larnaca on mosquito control
Health service officials are currently carrying out an information campaign in Tsakilero, near Larnaca, warning people of the dangers posed by mosquitos in the area....
Action plan drawn up for yellow fever mosquito
There is no cause for concern over the Aedes aegypti mosquito – often referred to as the yellow fever mosquito – that was spotted in the...
Aerial spraying against mosquitos at salt lake on Wednesday
Aerial spraying against mosquitoes will take place at the Larnaca salt lake on Wednesday morning, the municipality announced. Particular emphasis is given on the areas...
Cases of West Nile virus rise to nine
Cases of the West Nile virus in the government-controlled areas have more than doubled in the past two weeks, rising from four to nine, data...
People urged to do their bit in keeping down rodent populations
Rodent numbers are spiralling out of control in some areas and municipalities cannot control them because they lack funding, it was reported on Monday. According...
Man with West Nile virus dies in the north, health advisory issued in south (Updated)
A 62-YEAR-OLD man who had been diagnosed with the West Nile virus and was in the intensive care of a hospital in the north died...
Increase in non-biting midges at salt lakes
There has been an increase in the numbers of non-biting midges or lake flies in areas near the salt lakes, Larnaca municipality’s heath service said...
Public urged to help keep mosquito numbers down
Authorities on Wednesday said they are taking measures to combat greater numbers of mosquitos this year but urged the public to do their bit by...
Aerial spraying against mosquitos in Larnaca on Friday
Aerial spraying for mosquito control will be carried out on Friday in Larnaca, the municipality said on Tuesday. In a written statement it said that...
