Mosquito larvae found in homes prompt citywide inspections

Health Bureau (SSM) director Alvis Lo has urged residents to stay vigilant as the city intensifies its mosquito prevention campaign amid rising concerns over dengue and other mosquito-borne illnesses.

Speaking to local media, Lo revealed that during a single half-day operation, health officials inspected over 300 households.

“In more than 10 homes, we saw mosquito larvae actively moving in flower vases,” he said, as cited in a TDM report. “So everyone should not let their guard down.”

Teams are checking for standing water – ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes – and asking residents whether they have symptoms like fever or joint pain. “If similar illnesses are found, we aim to detect and treat them early,” Lo explained.

From January to June this year, the SSM visited over 7,000 locations citywide, including known high-risk sites. “We conduct inspections at key venues to check for stagnant water and other breeding sources,” he said.

More than 140 “hygiene black spots” have been identified for regular anti-mosquito treatments, and in July alone, each of these sites will be targeted three to four times per month. “We hope the public will cooperate with our home prevention efforts as widely as possible,” Lo urged. Staff Reporter