Govt assures mosquito sterilisation ‘effective’ despite Larnaca outbreak

A rise in mosquito complaints in Larnaca during the recent heatwave has prompted questions over the progress of Cyprus’ programme to reduce the population of an invasive mosquito species through the release of sterile males.

Speaking to Sigma on Thursday, health services deputy head, Herodotos Herodotou, said the increase in mosquito activity was mainly due to recent rainfall, which created additional breeding conditions, followed by rising temperatures....