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...
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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...
Mosquito-repellent soap invention seeks to wash away Africa malaria threat
Two former students from Burkina Faso have designed a mosquito-repellent soap, which they hope could be a simple and affordable solution in the fight to...
Mosquitoes’ rapid spread poses threat beyond Zika
By Ben Hirschler As the world focuses on Zika’s rapid advance in the Americas, experts warn the virus that originated in Africa is just one...
Larnaca begins mosquito spraying
Larnaca municipality announced on Monday it would start to use aerial anti mosquito spraying in the city, particularly in the Salt Lake area which is...
Mutant mosquitoes able to block malaria
Scientists aiming to take the bite out of malaria have produced a strain of mosquitoes carrying genes that block its transmission, with the idea that...
Kamares residents say they’re plagued by mosquitoes
Residents in Larnaca are complaining the local municipality is not doing anything to combat the number of mosquitoes in Kamares area by the Salt Lake....
