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St. Philip To Be Fogged Next Week


The Vector Control Unit will focus on communities in St. Philip when it carries out its fogging programme next week.

The team will concentrate its efforts on Thickets, Blades Hill, St. Catherine’s, and Bayfield on Monday, June 23.

The next day, Tuesday, June 24, will be the turn of Harrismith Road, Shrewsbury Drive, Castle Heights, Eastbourne No.3, Eastbourne No.2, Long Bay Village, Castle Terrace, Belair Road, and surrounding districts.

On Wednesday, June 25, the Unit will target Long Bay Road, Robinson Road, Casuarina Street, Guava Drive, Ginger Drive, Seaview Road, and Belair Road.

On Thursday, June 26, the team will visit Belair Road, Seaview Road, Crane, Stone Haven, and neighbouring districts.

The fogging exercise for the week concludes on Friday, June 27, in Eastbourne No.1, River Land, Lynches, Merricks, and environs.

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 Rollock

Publish: June 20, 2025

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