Mosquito control operations stepped up in Little Cayman
In response to the increased need for mosquito control, teams will now travel to Little Cayman each Friday to carry out enhanced treatments and respond to service requests. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (28 November 2025) – The Mosquito Research and…
Field teams working to limit mosquito emergence
News Field teams working to limit mosquito emergence 23 November 2025 | By: Kevin Watler The Mosquito Research and Control Unit has been working very hard across the swamps and other isolated areas of Grand Cayman following a rise in…
Cayman: Daytime Larvicide Operations Underway by MRCU Aircraft
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (8 October 2025) – The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) began daytime larvicide operations today to target mosquito breeding sites following recent heavy rainfall. Residents may notice the aircraft flying at low altitudes, which is…
Cayman: Targeted Treatments Continue Amid Higher Mosquito Counts
MRCU Figures from our daily trap collections, field observations, and public reports all indicate higher mosquito numbers. Our crews are out in full force, working to bring populations down as quickly as possible. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (13 August 2025)…
Cayman Minister Joins MRCU for Field Surveillance
t was boots-on-the-ground for the Minister of Health, Environment and Sustainability, Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, as she joined the Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) in the field to see just what it takes to tackle Cayman’s most persistent pest. The…
Mosquito Surge Expands Across Grand Cayman
The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) continues to respond aggressively to the recent mosquito emergence following recent rainfall and higher-than-usual tides. The surge, which began in West Bay and George Town, has now spread across all districts of Grand Cayman….
Cayman: Mosquito Surge Prompts Immediate Action
From MRCU Expect a noticeable increase in mosquito activity in the coming days, particularly in the West Bay and George Town areas. In response, the MRCU has launched enhanced control operations across Grand Cayman. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (9 June…
Cayman: MRCU Continues Operations as Mosquitoes Emerge
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (22 April 2025) – The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) will continue both ground and aerial operations this week as data shows more mosquitoes are expected to emerge. This increase in mosquito activity is likely…
Cayman Residents Urged to Stay Vigilant Against Vector Borne Diseases (Oropouche and Dengue)
Travelers returning from the Caribbean, South and Central America, including Panama and Cuba, should monitor for symptoms and seek medical advice promptly if they develop fever, rash, or other signs of illness GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (21 Nov. 2024) –…
Cayman: MRCU to Conduct Aerial Larviciding in Sister Islands Following Hurricane Rafae
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (7 November 2024) – Following the recent passage of Hurricane Rafael, the Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) predicts an increase in mosquito activity, particularly in Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. To mitigate this, the MRCU’s…
