Larnaca deploys drones to spray hard-to-reach mosquito breeding sites

Larnaca, Cyprus. Municipal officials said on Tuesday that Larnaca is deploying drones for more precise mosquito spraying in places that conventional methods struggle to reach.

Further operations planned

The public health service carried out targeted spraying by air on Friday at a location identified as a possible mosquito breeding site, according to the municipality.

Municipal officials said they planned to continue using the technology at other locations requiring similar treatment across Larnaca and its districts where access is difficult.

Prevention and monitoring

The municipality said drone deployment was expected to improve mosquito population control, including efforts against Aedes aegypti. It said its approach centred on preventive action, early intervention and regular, systematic monitoring.

Officials also noted that drones had previously been deployed against mosquitoes in Nicosia.