News

The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) will continue both ground and aerial operations this week as data shows more mosquitoes are expected to emerge. This increase in mosquito activity is likely to result in more biting.

We had forecast a rise in mosquito numbers over the Easter holiday weekend, and that did occur. Fortunately, our recent operations during that period, along with stronger winds, helped to keep biting down in many areas. Our team has been working extremely hard to reduce biting as much as possible across the Cayman Islands.

With the wind speed now dropping, we do expect more members of the public will experience bites. If you are being bitten more than usual, please email us at mrcu@gov.ky with the location and time of the biting. These reports help us collect valuable data and identify hotspots we may not detect on our own.

Stay Informed

To get the latest updates and alerts, we encourage everyone to:

• Download the MRCU app
• Join our WhatsApp channel

Camping Outdoors?

If you're spending time outside or camping, protect yourself from mosquito bites by following these simple steps:

• Use insect repellent with DEET or picaridin
• Wear long sleeves and trousers, especially at dawn and dusk
• Use a mosquito net and keep tents zipped closed while sleeping

Tonight’s Operations (Starting at 7 PM) – Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Ground Operations:

• Midland Acres, Breakers, Frank Sound Road (all turns up to The Barn Bar and Lounge)
• Bodden Town Primary School, Lookout Gardens, Belford Estates, Moon Bay, up to Midland Acres entrance
• Powery Road, Barkers Dykes, Mount Pleasant, and The Shores
• Grand Harbour, Selkirk Drive (all turns), Prospect Point Road, Admiral Landing, Prospect up to Mangrove Ave (Patrick’s and Omega Drive not included)

Aerial Operations:

• Cayman Kai, Rum Point to Old Man Bay, Robin Road, Queens Highway, Tortuga (up to the west of Tukka Restaurant)

We thank the public for their continued support as we work to keep mosquito numbers as low as possible.