Integrated plans from Dubai Municipality to combat public health pests after the weather condition that the emirate witnessed

Dubai Municipality has intensified its efforts and operations to combat public health pests, by implementing integrated plans and programs to combat mosquitoes and reduce the chances of their spread and the conditions and factors that encourage their proliferation, in addition to taking appropriate measures to address them through approved chemical, physical and biological control methods, which aim to provide proactive prevention of public health for all. Citizens and residents of the Emirate of Dubai.
In this regard, Adel Abdullah Al-Karani, Director of the Public Health Services Department at Dubai Municipality, confirmed that the specialized municipal teams continue their tireless efforts around the clock to combat mosquitoes in all residential, commercial and industrial areas of the Emirate of Dubai, water bodies, parks, public markets, sites of water drains and others. This ensures the strengthening of the public health system, the provision of proactive protection and prevention for the community, and the maintenance of a clean environment free of disease-carrying pests.
Al-Karani said: “Since the end of the rainstorm last April, Dubai Municipality has carried out disinfection and sterilization campaigns targeting 102 water gathering sites and more than 75,000 water drain outlets, in which bacterial capsules were used to combat mosquito larvae, and spray and smoke spray pesticides were used to combat the adult stage of mosquitoes.” In addition to 511 liters of liquid pesticides and 391 kilograms of solid pesticides, in addition to distributing mosquito traps in vital sites.
The Director of the Public Health Services Department indicated that all pesticides used are environmentally friendly, and are being used according to action plans and control strategies aimed at covering all areas to limit their spread.

Circulars
Dubai Municipality circulated to contracting companies requirements and guides aimed at taking insect control measures through general pest control companies approved and licensed by the municipality. This was also followed by field visits to construction sites to determine the measures taken and control programs.
On the other hand, Dubai Municipality is making intensive efforts through well-thought-out plans to contain the spread of insects and mosquitoes, in cooperation and joint coordination with the relevant government agencies.

protection
Dubai Municipality also noted the need to adhere to the preventive measures that it publishes through social media to prevent the spread of mosquitoes, by monitoring water leakage from taps, air conditioners and refrigerators, using appropriate window nets and ensuring their safety to prevent the entry of mosquitoes, in addition to the necessity of getting rid of gatherings of mosquitoes. Stagnant water that forms in swimming pools, submerged agricultural containers, barrels, etc.
The municipality monitors the needs and capabilities in real time, with the assistance of concerned personnel, expertise, and specialized competencies to limit the spread of insects and intensify methods of combating them in order to preserve the health and safety of everyone.