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In Dubai, the municipality has intensified its efforts in doing the same by
incorporating chemical control methods, as well as spreading awareness
among residents on curbing the surge in mosquitoes.

Areas like parks, markets, drainage areas, water bodies and all residential,
commercial, and industrial areas have been the main focus for the authority's
teams among numerous other locations as they work around the clock to
control the spread.

Swift action

As per the authority, the objective is to fortify the public health system,
ensure proactive community protection and maintain a sanitary environment
free from disease-transmitting pests. The initiatives include spreading of
approved chemical, physical, and biological control methods.

Adel Al Karrani, Director of the Public Health Services Department in Dubai
Municipality, 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 litres of liquid
pesticides and 391 kilograms of solid pesticides,” he added.

Additionally, to ensure the safety of residents as well as the environment, eco-
friendly pesticides have been used, which are applied in accordance to
carefully designed action plans and control strategies.

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