To be listed on the CAMPOSOL TODAY MAP please call +34 968 018 268.
Guidelines for submitting articles to Condado Today
Hello, and thank you for choosing CondadoToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event.
Condado Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia, providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area, which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia.
When submitting text to be included on Condado Today, please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible:
Send an email to editor@condadotoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com
Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc
Include all relevant points, including:
Who is the organisation running the event?
Where is it happening?
When?
How much does it cost?
Is it necessary to book beforehand, or can people just show up on the day?
…but try not to exceed 300 words
Also attach a photo to illustrate your article, no more than 100kb
article_detail
Date Published: 03/04/2024
San Pedro del Pinatar steps up campaign to control tiger mosquitoes
With damp, warm days ahead, San Pedro is hoping to prevent the further spread of these pests
The Murcia town of San Pedro del Pinatar has launched a campaign aimed at controlling the population of tiger mosquitoes, officially known as Aedes albopictus. This species is particularly problematic due to its ability to transmit potentially serious diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya and zika virus.
In response to the threat posed by these pests, the local government has implemented various measures to control their spread. The Department of Health, in collaboration with the concessionaire company responsible for pest control services in the area, Belmonte Higiene Ambiental, has increased the frequency of treatments aimed at eliminating both larvae and adult mosquitoes.
Of particular concern are areas where standing water can collect, such as scuppers, grates and other public spaces. These areas provide ideal conditions for mosquito larvae to develop, and therefore, special attention is being given to treating them. Additionally, parks and gardens are being disinfected to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes present.
Given that the majority of tiger mosquito outbreaks occur on private properties (approximately 80%), residents are urged to take responsibility for eliminating any potential breeding sites on their premises. This includes removing standing water from containers, properly maintaining swimming pools and regularly cleaning gutters on rooftops and balconies.
Furthermore, San Pedro is participating in an entomological network that spans the entire Region, which involves the placement of traps in strategic locations to monitor mosquito populations and detect potential outbreaks. These traps are collected and replaced every 15 days to ensure accurate data collection.
By implementing these measures, San Pedro del Pinatar hopes to effectively control the population of tiger mosquitoes and mitigate the risk of disease transmission.
With the forecast predicting plenty of damp days and rising temperatures, citizen participation is crucial in achieving this goal, and residents are encouraged to aid in the efforts by taking simple yet effective steps towards eliminating mosquito breeding sites on their properties.
Images: Ayuntamiento de San Pedro del Pinatar
Loading
Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin and get an email with all the week’s news straight to your inbox
Special offer: Subscribe now for 25% off (36.95 euros for 48 Bulletins)
OR
you can sign up to our FREE weekly roundup!
Read some of our recent bulletins:
25% Discount Special Offer subscription:
36.95€ for 48 Editor’s Weekly News Roundup bulletins!
Please CLICK THE BUTTON to subscribe.
(List price 3 months 12 Bulletins)
Read more stories from around Spain:
Contact Murcia Today: Editorial 966 260 896 /
Office 968 018 268