Ministry of Health’s Vector Control Unit Conducts Mosquito Fogging in St Michael and St James, Schedule for Week of July 8-12

Efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding sites continue this week as the Ministry of Health’s Vector Control Unit pay close attention to several areas in St Michael and St James.

The team will venture to St Michael for the first four days of the week.

On Monday, July 8, they will tackle Henry Dunant Road, 1st to 3rd North Friendship Drive, Friendship Terrace, 1st to 3rd Lowland Drive, Green Hill Main Road, Mahaica Gap, Storey Gap, Lewis Gap and surrounding districts.

The following day, Tuesday, July 9, Small Land, Green Hill Main Road, Green Hill Nos. 1 to 4, Eden Lodge, Lakes Close, Johnson Land, Sorrel Lane, Middle Lane, White Hall Road, Medford Road, White Hall Nos.1 to 3, White Hall Terrace, White Hall Main Road and neighbouring communities will be targeted for fogging.

On Wednesday, July 10, the unit will complete fogging in St Michael when the following areas are sprayed: Austin Drive Nos. 1 to 7, Eden Lodge Housing Area, Lodge Hill, Emerald Drive, Sapphire Drive, Garnet Drive, Topaz Drive, Lodge Hill Terrace, Pearl Drive and Peach.

The next day, Thursday, July 11, the team will turn its attention to several St James communities including Lodge Crescent, Lodge Hill, Rock Dundo Heights, Well Gap Nos. 1 to 4, Rock Dundo Park with avenues, White Hall Main Road and Sunny Side Garden.

Fogging for the week will conclude on Friday, July 12, when Hoytes Village, Canewood Road, Bagatelle Terrace with avenues and Hoytes Terrace are targeted.

Fogging takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Householders are reminded to open their windows and doors to allow the spray to enter.

Members of the public are advised that the completion of scheduled fogging activities may be affected by events beyond the unit’s control. In such circumstances, the unit will return to communities affected in the soonest possible time. (PR/KNB)