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Seasonal Increase in Mosquito Activity Expected Across Grand Cayman
This will be the second noticeable increase during the current mosquito and rainy season and is consistent with the seasonal conditions typically experienced at this time of year
MRCU Officer Helps Resident Receive Urgent Care
“I was quite ill, and he noticed that I wasn't breathing well at all. He insisted that he wasn't going to leave until the ambulance arrived because no one else was there with me.” –Ms. Viv

MRCU Staff Complete Training to Support Safe and Effective Mosquito Control
Unit (MRCU) recently participated in the department's annual safety and professional development workshop, strengthening their knowledge of industry best practices and reinforcing MRCU's commitment to continuous learning, workplace safety and operational excellence

MRCU Battles Elevated Mosquito Numbers as Data Shows Encouraging Decline
Despite the challenges, MRCU remains optimistic as the data show mosquito numbers trending down. However, with the recent rainfall, additional mosquito emergences are expected. Mosquito numbers commonly increase around 10 days after heavy rainfall events, depending on the amount of standing water and conditions in breeding areas

From NiCE Participant to Chief Officer's Choice Award Recipient
Damion's story is an excellent example of what can be achieved through dedication, perseverance and a commitment to public service. His willingness to contribute wherever he is needed reflects the values we strive to foster across the Civil Service

MRCU Working Around Challenges to Reduce Mosquito Numbers
While mosquito numbers remain higher than what residents would consider comfortable, extensive aerial larviciding and ground-based control efforts carried out in recent weeks helped reduce the size and duration of the emergence

MRCU Conducting Island Wide Daytime Larvicide Treatments
While larviciding will not completely stop all mosquito emergences, this proactive approach plays a critical role in significantly reducing the number of mosquitoes that eventually emerge.

MRCU Wraps Up Awareness Week as Regional IG Reel Competition Begins
Residents of the Cayman Islands who are 18 years of age or older are eligible to enter the competition, which will see two winners each receive an Amazon Gift Card valued at US$500

Larvicide Treatments Scheduled for Sister Islands
Residents can expect to see a low flying aircraft making multiple passes over targeted wetlands and swamp areas in both Little Cayman and Cayman Brac as part of the operation
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