Districts In St. Philip To Be Fogged By Vector Control Unit

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will fog districts in St. Philip next week, when it conducts its fogging programme.

The Unit will begin in Thickets, Blades Hill, St. Catherines, Bayfield, and surrounding areas on Monday, July 14.

The team will spray the following communities on Tuesday, July 15: Harrismith Road, Castle Heights, Shrewsbury Drive, Eastbourne No. 2, Eastbourne No. 3, Castle Terrace, Long Bay Valley, and Belair Road.

On Wednesday, July 16, they will visit Long Bay Road, Robinson Road, Casuarina Street, Guava Street, Ginger Drive, Seaview Road, Belair Road, and environs. The Unit will spray Belair Road, Seaview Road, Crane, and Stone Haven on Thursday, July 17.

The fogging exercise for the week will conclude on Friday, July 18, in Eastbourne No. 1, River Land, Lynches, and Merricks.

Fogging takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Householders are reminded to open their windows and doors to allow the spray to enter. 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 communities affected in the soonest possible time.

Author: Melissa Rollo k

Publish: July 11, 2025