CBH Releases Weeklong Mosquito Fogging Schedule

The Central Board of Health (CBH) in Antigua has rolled out an extensive mosquito fogging initiative as part of its national vector control program. The campaign, targeting the Aedes aegypti mosquito—known for transmitting dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses—will run from October 20 to 24, 2025. Fogging operations are scheduled twice daily, at 4:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., across multiple communities. Morning sessions will cover areas such as Upper Gambles, Carnival Gardens, and Sutherlands on Monday, while Clarehall and Johnsons Village will be addressed on Tuesday. Cassada Gardens and Skerritts Pasture are slated for later in the week. Afternoon sessions will focus on Gunthorpes, Bendals, Cashew Hill, and Golden Grove, with no fogging planned for Friday afternoon. Residents are advised to take precautions, including staying indoors if they have respiratory conditions and driving cautiously in fogged areas. The CBH also emphasizes the importance of household efforts in mosquito prevention, such as eliminating stagnant water and maintaining clean surroundings. In case of adverse weather conditions like rain or strong winds, fogging will be postponed and rescheduled. For additional details, the public can contact the Vector Control Unit at (268) 764-4327.