MRCU: Weather, not grounded aircraft, behind recent mosquito surge
The Mosquito Research and Control Unit says a combination of seasonal rainfall, tidal flooding and challenging weather conditions is driving the first major mosquito emergence of the year across Grand Cayman, with some areas continuing to experience elevated mosquito numbers despite extensive control efforts.
The unit denied that the absence over the past week of one of its two aircraft, taken out of service temporarily following a maintenance check, had had an impact on the recent mosquito surge. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Jun 12, 2026 09:28 PM