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ARCHIVED - Tiger mosquitos wage war on Molina de Segura despite fumigation campaign
A plague of ticks and cockroaches is also a causing a major headache for many residents in the Murcia town
It's that time of year when swarms of mosquitos and other pesky insects wreak havoc and local authorities across the Region of Murcia bring out the big guns to tackle invasions.
But despite a month-long fumigation campaign, tiger mosquitos are once again plaguing the Molina de Segura countryside and an explosion of ticks and cockroaches are causing an unbearable headache for residents, prompting demands for more effective pest control measures.
Responding to an increase in complaints from locals beseiged by mossies whilst walking or working outside, who claim "clouds of tiger mosquitos are rampant", the Molina's People's Party (PP) blasted: "It is regrettable that this type of plague has become a tradition with the arrival of the heat, simply because the local government does not do its job with sufficient foresight, efficiency and professionalism."
Meanwhile, residents have taken to social media to air their anger that "not enough is being done".
However, the Town Council maintains that fumigation is being continually carried out throughout the municipality.
Several weeks ago, the Department of Sport and Health launched a programme to monitor and control Asian tiger mosquito populations.
The prevention campaign entitled 'No water for the tiger mosquito', has been carried out since 2017 and includes various informative actions, such as generalised leaflet-dropping and talks in schools and with neighbourhood associations, according to the council.
Last Friday morning, June 10, intensive spraying was carried out in the La Quinta, Los Conejos, Los Valientes districts and in Campotéjar, as well as behind Avenida del Golf, in Altorreal.
Environment Councillor Miguel Ángel Cantero stressed that the situation is not uncommon and that "at this time of year mosquitos tend to proliferate".
"Stagnant waters after episodes of rain have created an ideal place for the nesting of the species, and this has been coupled with a late spring with high temperatures that has caused the eggs and larvae to multiply," he said, and assured that treatments with oxalic acid have begun to combat ticks in Molina countryside.
The local authority advises that, "until the weather conditions change", the only way to prevent bites is to avoid nesting areas and to wear long sleeves, especially in the early morning and late afternoon when mosquitoes tend to be most active.
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