The Municipality of Nicosia, as part of its ongoing and systematic efforts to prevent and control mosquitoes, has intensified its efforts following recent rainfall in areas where breeding sites have been identified or where complaints have been received from residents.
Work is carried out on a daily basis and continues even on weekends, using appropriate and approved products.
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Specifically, intensive control efforts are underway along the channels of the Klimou, Katéva, and Kotsírka rivers, as well as in the grates of the covered sections of the rivers where breeding sites have been identified. Interventions are also being carried out in storm drains and other areas where stagnant water accumulates.
Particular emphasis has been placed on the Engomi area. Among other things, interventions have been carried out in the Klimos area, from the border of Lakatamia to Agios Dometios, at locations near the cemetery and the State Fairgrounds, as well as in the open canal along Iroon Street. Work and inspections have also been carried out on the grates along the Klimou pedestrian walkway and in the area of 28th of October Avenue.
At the same time, the relevant municipal departments are systematically inspecting recorded potential mosquito breeding sites, such as homes with abandoned swimming pools, elevator shafts in buildings, open drainage channels, and other areas where standing water may accumulate.
At the same time, all complaints submitted by residents are investigated. When investigating each complaint, the relevant departments do not limit their inspection to just the residence or location reported, but also proactively inspect neighboring properties to identify potential sources of the problem.
It is particularly important to note that, according to the authorities’ inspections, in approximately 60% of cases, a mosquito breeding site is found either in the very home from which the complaint was filed or in a neighboring home.
For this reason, the public’s cooperation is crucial. The Municipality of Nicosia urges every household to systematically inspect their home, yard, and outdoor areas and to eliminate any potential sources of standing water.
Particular attention should be paid to buckets and other containers, plant saucers, pet and bird water bowls, small puddles, abandoned swimming pools, gutters, and any other object or area that can hold water, even in small amounts. Breeding sites can even form in buildings under construction where water becomes trapped in elevator shafts.
Mosquito control is a matter of public health, hygiene, and quality of life and requires everyone’s cooperation.
The Municipality of Nicosia and the Public Health Service continue to closely monitor the situation and carry out targeted interventions where necessary, consistently and on an ongoing basis.
Protecting public health and improving the daily lives of our residents remain a steadfast priority for the Municipality of Nicosia.
