Cayman: Increased Mosquito Activity Expected by October Due to Recent High Tides
Increased Mosquito Activity Expected by October Due to Recent High TidesResidents can expect intensified mosquito control operations across Grand Cayman. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (19 Sep. 2024) – The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) is advising the public to…
MRCU hosts first-ever CARPHA mosquito control workshop in the Cayman Islands
Participants from across the Caribbean expressed their enthusiasm for the training and the opportunity to collaborate. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (28 Aug. 2024) – The Cayman Islands Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) is honored to be selected to host…
On World Mosquito Day, MRCU highlights data-driven success in controlling Cayman’s mosquito population
On World Mosquito Day, MRCU highlights data-driven success in controlling Cayman’s mosquito population Community involvement is crucial in strengthening mosquito control efforts and protecting public healthGRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (19 Aug. 2024) – As we observe World Mosquito Day on…
Cayman: MRCU public announcements
MRCU are raising awareness about our ongoing mosquito control efforts. Fogging operations 5 August<https://www.facebook.com/share/v/f2JNUtbMo7Mp5yqS/> West Bay and George Town aerial larviciding<https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CuEToW8q3N8xfciN/> Check your property for any items or areas holding water<https://www.facebook.com/share/p/5TsyAn44fCbzw3rF/> Disease Prevention Officers are conducting property surveys<https://www.facebook.com/share/p/arfstj46ZdX832bn/> MRCU also…
Most Effective Treatments for Mosquito Bites
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax Enjoying warm summer nights outside watching fireworks or toasting marshmallows over a fire can be spoiled by pesky mosquitoes. Waking up to itchy, painful mosquito bites is not fun. The most common form of…
What Attracts Mosquitoes to People?
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax Now that summer is finally here, so are pesky mosquitoes to spoil outdoor fun. Scientists say that certain colors and scents seem to attract the insects, making some people more susceptible to bites than…
Understanding Zoonotic Diseases: How Humans Get Sick From Nonhuman Animals
By Vicky Bond Author Bio: Vicky Bond is a veterinary surgeon, animal welfare scientist, and the president of The Humane League, a global nonprofit organization working to end the abuse of animals raised for food through institutional and individual change….
Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2024: PAHO calls to unite against dengue
Washington, D.C., May 10, 2024 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling countries and territories of the Caribbean to join forces during Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2024, which runs from May 6 to 12. The aim of the week is…
Caroline Cox: Why the World’s most popular herbicide is a public health hazard
BYLINE: Caroline Cox AUTHOR BIO: Caroline Cox is a retired pesticide scientist. She was a staff scientist at the Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides from 1990 to 2006 and a research director and senior scientist at the Center for Environmental…
Beyond dusting: Strategies for reducing allergens and irritants in your home
IMAGE: unsplash If you have asthma, allergies, or other respiratory issues, you understand how crucial it is to keep your house clean and healthful. There are numerous methods you can employ to lessen allergies and other airborne irritants in your…
