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5/7/24, 9:17 AM Dubai Municipality Implements Robust Pest Control Measures
These initiatives include spreading of approved chemical, physical, and

biological control methods, with a specific focus on curbing the spread of

mosquitoes and addressing underlying factors that contribute to their growth.

Adel Al Karrani, Director of the Public Health Services Department in

Dubai Municipality, stated that the Municipality’s teams have been tirelessly

working around the clock to control the spread of mosquitoes across all

residential, commercial, and industrial areas, water bodies, parks, markets,

drainage areas, and numerous other locations in Dubai. The objective is to

fortify the public health system, ensure proactive community protection and

maintain a sanitary environment free from disease-transmitting pests.

Al Karrani said:

“Dubai Municipality has successfully carried out

extensive disinfection and sterilization

operations after the rainstorm during the end of

April. Focused on 102 water collection sites and

over 75,000 drainage outlets, these campaigns

seek to control the breeding of mosquito larvae.

Bacterial capsules are being used for larval

control, alongside spray and smoke pesticides

for adult mosquitoes. Furthermore, mosquito

traps have been strategically placed, along with

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