Emergency mosquito control at Grau-du-Roi this Monday

The mayor of Grau-du-Roi, Robert Crauste (DVC) had appealed for help to eradicate the outbreak of mosquitoes in the seaside resort of Gard. We must react quickly because this outbreak will impact the territory for two weeks, he explained during the week. This is not the risk of the tiger mosquito, but very unpleasant bites; with also the economic impact on our tourist resort. »

It was heard since EID (Interdepartmental Mosquito Control Agreement) will carry out mosquito control on Monday at dawn. To fight against the presence of mosquitoes in the town, the specialized agents should implement an adulticide treatment, this Monday, July 11.

Intervention on board 4×4 vehicles

Two EID teams each leading a 4×4 vehicle equipped with a fogger will share the northern and southern municipal territory. “The intervention is scheduled from 5:30 am, subject to the current weather forecast being confirmed. If the wind were to be stronger than announced, the treatment would be postponed for twenty-four hours. The operation will last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Explain the town hall.

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