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5/6/24, 10:39 AM PRESSR: Dubai Municipality initiates comprehensive pest control strategies following adverse weather conditions in Dubai — Trad…
strategies and programs. 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 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.

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