CPS advises residents to be vigilant and eradicate mosquito breeding places
 

 

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), is appealing to residents to be vigilant and eradicate mosquito breeding places after recent heavy rainfall.

Measures need to be taken in and around homes and businesses to reduce breeding of the Ades Aegypti mosquito which has the potential to transmit dengue fever. 

 

Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection that causes a severe flu-like illness that affects infants, young children and adults.

Clear stagnant water in old tires and other types of debris in yards can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes bringing about an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases. 

 

CPS is therefore advising residents to take immediate measures after rain events to make sure there is no clear/clean stagnant water in their yards, and disposing of responsibly old tires, empty drums, plant containers, paint cans and other items that can collect water around their homes and businesses. 

 

An increase in the mosquito population puts residents at risk.  In the case of where containers are used for storing water, residents should keep these covered.  Inlets and outlets of cisterns must be covered with a mosquito net or cloth to prevent mosquito breeding. 

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Protect yourself; protect your family – STOP mosquito breeding now!

It’s your responsibility to keep your home, business and surrounding
yard free of mosquitoes.

 

* Eliminate stagnant water in old tires and roof spouts;
* Dispose of old tires;
* Empty drums, buckets, jars, birdbaths, boats, plant containers, paint cans;
* Containers used for storing water, residents should keep these covered;
* Inlets and outlets of cisterns must be covered with a mosquito net or cloth;
* Persons or businesses making use of the landfill in Philipsburg for the dumping of barrels, buckets or anything that can hold water should cut holes into the items to avoid the accumulation of water.

 

Clear debris from yards which can become a breeding ground
for mosquitoes bringing about an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases. 

 

For further information about dengue prevention measures,
please call the Hygiene Department at 542-2079.

Protect your community!  It’s your responsibility!

 

Keep it free from mosquito breeding sites.

Prevention is the best cure.