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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.

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

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

The week will feature a live drone demonstration at Festival Green, along with an open house at MRCU Headquarters

The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) observed Earth Day with a coordinated clean up effort on Friday, 24 April, bringing staff together across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac in a practical show of environmental stewardship

The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) advises that its Aircraft Section will carry out larvicide treatments along the West Bay peninsula on Friday, 17 April and Monday, 20 April

Campers and outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to use mosquito repellent containing DEET, Picaridin, or IR3535. Products with higher concentrations provide longer lasting protection.

Residents in the following areas can expect to see the MRCU aircraft flying at a low altitude and making multiple passes:

The use of drones will allow MRCU to better target areas that are difficult or impossible to access by ground teams or the mosquito control aircraft