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From NiCE Participant to Chief Officer's Choice Award Recipient
Damion's story is an excellent example of what can be achieved through dedication, perseverance and a commitment to public service. His willingness to contribute wherever he is needed reflects the values we strive to foster across the Civil Service

MRCU Working Around Challenges to Reduce Mosquito Numbers
While mosquito numbers remain higher than what residents would consider comfortable, extensive aerial larviciding and ground-based control efforts carried out in recent weeks helped reduce the size and duration of the emergence

MRCU Conducting Island Wide Daytime Larvicide Treatments
While larviciding will not completely stop all mosquito emergences, this proactive approach plays a critical role in significantly reducing the number of mosquitoes that eventually emerge.

MRCU Wraps Up Awareness Week as Regional IG Reel Competition Begins
Residents of the Cayman Islands who are 18 years of age or older are eligible to enter the competition, which will see two winners each receive an Amazon Gift Card valued at US$500

Larvicide Treatments Scheduled for Sister Islands
Residents can expect to see a low flying aircraft making multiple passes over targeted wetlands and swamp areas in both Little Cayman and Cayman Brac as part of the operation

MRCU Invites Public to Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week Events
The week will feature a live drone demonstration at Festival Green, along with an open house at MRCU Headquarters

MRCU Clean Up Supports A More Sustainable Cayman
The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) observed Earth Day with a coordinated clean up effort on Friday, 24 April, bringing staff together across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac in a practical show of environmental stewardship

Larvicide Treatments Scheduled for West Bay Peninsula
The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) advises that its Aircraft Section will carry out larvicide treatments along the West Bay peninsula on Friday, 17 April and Monday, 20 April

Moderate Mosquito Activity Expected Over Easter
Campers and outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to use mosquito repellent containing DEET, Picaridin, or IR3535. Products with higher concentrations provide longer lasting protection.
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