PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Collective Preventive Services (CPS), a government department under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, is calling on the community to check their yards in search of potential mosquito breeding sites due to the recent rainfall events.
Breeding sites include anywhere that clean (clear) water can settle. This includes tin cans, old tires, empty paint cans, buckets, old saucers, flowerpots, cemetery urns/vase, old pet dishes, unused plastic swimming pools or other containers that collect and hold water.
In addition, owners of boats whether parked in the yard at home or in boatyards for repair,
To read more: http://www.smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-martin-news/33144-cps-prevent-mosquito-breeding-due-to-recent-rainfall-events.html"
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