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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 the application of 511 liters of
liquid pesticides and 391 kilograms of solid pesticides.”

The Director of the Public Health Services Department emphasized the use of eco-
friendly pesticides, which are applied in accordance to carefully designed action plans
and control strategies, ensuring comprehensive coverage to control mosquito spreading
effectively.

In addition to these methods, the Dubai Municipality has distributed guidelines to
Municipality- approved and licensed contracting companies, outlining the necessary
procedures for implementing the pest control measures to be carried out. Besides
regular field inspection at construction sites, the Municipality has also intensified its
efforts to control the spread of insects and mosquitoes by implementing strategic plans
in partnership with relevant government entities.

The Municipality also took to social media platforms to spread information about
preventive measures, advising people to monitor water leakage from faucets, air
conditioners, and refrigerators closely while emphasizing the need to eliminate stagnant

water in swimming pools, water-filled plant containers, barrels, among others.

The Municipality constantly monitors real-time demands and capabilities, leveraging
dedicated personnel, expertise, and specialized skills. This is to effectively limit the
spread of insects and enhance control strategies, further ensuring the health and safety
of all individuals.

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