Topic: Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU)

Moderate mosquito activity is expected across the Cayman Islands over the Easter weekend, according to the Mosquito Research and Control Unit.

While the MRCU drones are equipped with cameras, they said these are used strictly for operational purposes; they are not used for surveillance of individuals, private property or personal activities.

The Mosquito and Research Control Unit has introduced drone technology to help reduce Cayman's mosquito population. The MRCU drone was first deployed last week after...

The Mosquito Research and Control Unit said it was expecting a mosquito emergence this week, with higher concentrations along the West Bay peninsula.

Government has earmarked $1.8 million for a new aircraft for the Mosquito Research and Control Unit which monitors and controls the mosquito population in the Cayman Islands. 

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.

Mosquito-fogging begins in earnest on Monday night as the Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) targets streets around George Town with its distinctive Buffalo Turbine which can blast larvicide 100 feet into the air.

Public health professionals from Caribbean Public Health Agency member countries gathered this week in Cayman for a special workshop hosted by the Mosquito Research...