San Pedro del Pinatar has stepped up its battle against the burgeoning tiger mosquito population as temperatures rise. The Health Department is ensuring that public roads, parks, and gardens receive regular treatments to control these pests. Belmonte Higiene Ambiental has intensified its efforts, applying insecticides particularly in areas where mosquitoes breed, including grates and gutters.

Sampling traps for monitoring the tiger mosquito population have been installed as part of a regional entomological initiative. Data collected will be shared with the University of Murcia and the Ministry of Health for analysis, helping to refine future control methods. San Pedro Town Council has been engaged in this research for several years, aiming to ascertain the effectiveness of their treatments.

Alongside the physical treatments, the council is focusing on public education, stressing the significant impact of private properties on mosquito outbreaks. With reports indicating that private properties account for up to eighty percent of such occurrences, residents are advised to clear away stagnant water and maintain pools and gutters adequately.

As rain and higher temperatures are expected, residents are encouraged to take personal responsibility by removing potential breeding sites for mosquito larvae, such as flower pots and small ponds. This proactive approach aims to significantly reduce the mosquito population and safeguard public health in the area.