Leroy Scott, the Chief Public Health Inspector for St Ann, has called on residents to take immediate action to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites in the wake of Hurricane Melissa and ongoing rainfall. Speaking at the St Ann Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday, Scott highlighted a concerning surge in mosquito breeding, particularly of the Culex species, which thrive in flooded areas, clogged drains, and stagnant water collections. Unlike the Aedes aegypti mosquito, Culex mosquitoes do not breed in containers but instead in debris, ponds, and natural water accumulations left by the storm. Scott emphasized that these mosquitoes attack in swarms and are persistent, making the situation particularly challenging. He urged residents to clear debris, unblock drains, and remove fallen trees and vegetation to mitigate the issue. The health department has intensified its efforts with larvicidal treatments, oiling of temporary water accumulations, and a rigorous fogging schedule over the next five weeks. Scott advised residents to protect themselves by staying indoors when possible, as the Culex mosquitoes are larger, darker, and more aggressive than other species.