Topic: black salt marsh mosquito

Although mosquito-borne diseases remain a global threat, Cayman has so far been spared from local outbreaks, though the Mosquito Research and Control Unit is maintaining control operations and urging residents to take precautions.

There has been a surge in mosquito numbers across Grand Cayman and the Mosquito Research and Control Unit is increasing its response.

The Mosquito Research and Control Unit is warning residents there has been a widespread emergence of the black salt marsh mosquito in Grand Cayman. 

Mosquito Research and Control Unit director Dr. Alan Wheeler says Cayman's mosquito problem is likely to continue if a second pilot is not found soon to help man the island's first line of defense against the surging insects.