In a letter to the editor of February 8 concerning to the control of mosquitoes, I did mention that what was required was a cleansing of the river in Diego Martin which empties into the sea. This is one the main breeding ground for mosquitoes in that area.
When I lived on Morne Coco Road, the ceiling of my house used to be constantly swamped with mosquitoes at night. I used a broom and squashed them scores at time. They are a plague and only with the use of pesticides the influx could be reduced.
They are very difficult to eradicate from homes in that area. I observe that there is now a Zika alert in Diego Martin and action is being taken to avoid any outbreak of this virus in the area.
Without a proper clean up this area, Diego Martin could become first breeding ground on this island for mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus.
GA Marques