Post Erin Fogging Commences

The Environmental Health Department is advising the public that post Erin fogging has commences across the Turks and Caicos Islands to the reduce mosquito populations and prevent mosquito-borne diseases.

Fogging operations take place during the early morning hours between 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and in the evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., when mosquitoes are most active. These activities will be ongoing and are subject to change depending on weather and environmental conditions.

The Environmental Health Department pointed out that the cooperation of the public is requested, in order to ensure the effectiveness of this mosquito control program.

Residents are advised to:

·        Keep doors and windows closed during fogging operations.

·        Cover or store food and drinking water.

·        Protect small pets, fish tanks, and bird cages from exposure.

·        Avoid direct exposure to the fog when trucks are passing.

·        Reduce mosquito breeding and resting sites around your home by clearing overgrown vegetation, emptying containers that hold standing water, such as buckets, tires, and plant pots.

“The Environmental Health Department remains committed to protecting the health and well-being of all residents and visitors. These efforts are part of an ongoing integrated vector control program to minimize mosquito populations and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases,” the Environmental Health Department said in a statement.

For more information, please contact the Environmental Health Department at 649-338-2143 or 649-338-2142.