Fogging of districts in St James and St Michael this week

The Vector Control Unit will fog several districts in St James and St Michael this week, as part of its efforts to reduce the mosquito population in Barbados.

On Monday the St James districts of Sion Hill Tenantry, Hall’s Road, Rock Dundo, Bakers’ Avenue, Bakers’ Rise, Bakers’ Woods, South Drive, Upper Carlton #1 and #2, and environs will be targeted.

On Tuesday the fogging team will visit the St Michael districts of Whitehall, Mill Bank, Hillview Close, Phillip’s Road, Bristol Road, Grazettes Court, and surrounding areas.

The team will return to St Michael on Wednesday and spray Stanmore Terrace, Goddard Road, Plymouth Square, Pleasant View, University Drive, and environs.

Fogging for the rest of the week will take place in St James. On Thursday Chapel Gap # 1 and 2, Clarke Gap # 1, Derricks, Forde Terrace, Courts View, Fitts Village, and neighbouring districts will be fogged; while on Friday it will be the turn of Lashley Road, Berbice #1 and 2, Johnson Road, Prospect Road, Crusher Site Road, and environs.

Fogging takes place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. Householders are reminded to open their windows and doors to allow the spray to enter, and children should not be allowed to play in the fog.

Members of the public are advised that the completion of scheduled fogging activities may be affected by events beyond the Unit’s control. In such circumstances, the Unit will return to affected communities in the soonest possible time. (PR)