Guarulhos Intensifies Fight Against Aedes aegypti Mosquito
Guarulhos – may 31, 2024 – The city of Guarulhos is actively working to control the spread of the *Aedes aegypti* mosquito. From May 31st to June 6th, Endemic Fighting Agents (ACE) have been implementing targeted interventions across numerous neighborhoods. Their efforts aim to protect the community from diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. These actions demonstrate the city’s commitment to public health.
Guarulhos Intensifies Fight Against Aedes aegypti Mosquito
Guarulhos, brazil, is ramping up its efforts to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the vector responsible for transmitting diseases such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever. Endemic fighting Agents (ACE) from the city’s Zoonoses Control Center (CCZ) are conducting weekly interventions across numerous neighborhoods to protect residents from these debilitating illnesses.
Did you know? Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are easily identifiable by the distinctive white markings on their legs and thorax. They are most active during the daytime, making personal protection measures crucial during daylight hours.
Targeted Interventions: May 31st – June 6th
From May 31st to June 6th, excluding Sunday, June 1st, ACE teams focused on 48 neighborhoods, employing a multi-pronged approach:
- Blockages: Manual removal of potential breeding sites.
- Strategic Point Inspections: Targeting locations with a high risk of mosquito proliferation.
- Complaint Verification: Responding to concerns raised by residents.
Neighborhood-Specific Activities
The ACE teams strategically deployed their resources based on local needs and risk assessments. Here’s a breakdown of their activities:
- Saturday, May 31st:
- Blockades: jardim Flor da Montanha and ponte Alta.
- Strategic Point Inspections: Cocaia, Várzea do Palace, and Cabuçu.
- complaint Verification: Picanço, Pepperas, Jardim São João, and Jardim Bananal.
- Monday, June 2nd:
- Blockades: Jardim Almeida Prado, Vila Barros, and Santa Mena.
- Strategic Point inspections: Picanço, Paraíso, Taboão, Jardim Almeida Prado, and Jardim Presidente Dutra (focusing on items like old irons).
- Dengue Outbreak Control: Cumbica (responding to resident reports).
- Tuesday,June 3rd:
- Blockades: Jardim Santa Maria and Jardim das Oliveiras.
- Strategic Point Inspections: Boring Water, Aracilia, Jardim Piratininga, and Vila Izildinha.
- Complaint Verification: Center, Presidente Dutra Garden, and Jardim Bananal.
- Wednesday, June 4th:
- Blockades: Macedo, Vila das Palmeiras, Jardim São Domingos, Farm of Grandma, and Jardim Santa Maria.
- Strategic Point Inspections: Jardim Munhoz, Vila São Rafael, Garden Vila Galvão, Itapegica, Spring Park, Paradise, São Jorge Recreation, Fatima Garden, and Santa Terezinha Garden, and Ponte Alta Jardim.
- Complaint Verification: Taboão and Cabuçu.
- Thursday, June 5th:
- Blockades: Jardim Tranquility, Vila Harmonia, Vila Barros, and Farm of grandma.
- Strategic Point Inspections: Jardim Presidente Dutra, São Luiz Park, Cumbica, and Cumbica City.
- Complaint Verification: Ponte Grande and Vila Fátima.
- Friday, June 6th:
- Blockades: jardim Tranquility, Vila Harmonia, and Vila Barros.
- Strategic Point Inspections: Vila Rio, Jardim Paulista, Bonsucesso, Jardim Fortaleza, and Sovereign city.
- Complaint Verification: Itapegica, Monte Carmelo, and Macedo.
Pro Tip: Eliminate standing water around your home. Common breeding grounds include flower pots, tires, gutters, and any containers that can collect rainwater. Regularly clean and empty these to prevent mosquito breeding.
