Dubai Municipality installs smart traps to control mosquitoes, other insects

Dubai: Dubai Municipality on Friday announced the installation of 237 smart traps to control mosquitoes and other insects across various areas of Dubai.

This initiative forms part of the Municipality’s ongoing efforts to enhance public health services, implement proactive prevention strategies, and protect the community from insect-borne risks, said the civic body.

The winter season typically sees an increase in mosquito reproduction rates, making these measures particularly timely.

The traps have been strategically placed across the emirate, including in residential, commercial, and industrial zones, as well as near water bodies, markets, parks, and public facilities.

“These advanced traps play a crucial role in Dubai’s Integrated Public Health Pest Management system, supporting green pest control by minimising the use of pesticides. They also enhance predictive monitoring of insect populations and improve overall pest control operations,” the municipality stated.

Powered by clean solar energy, the smart traps provide continuous insect monitoring, offering real-time insights into mosquito activity across Dubai. This contributes to more effective pest control measures and reinforces preventive public health strategies, DM explained.

The Municipality said it continues to implement comprehensive plans for sterilisation and pest control across the emirate, strengthening health and safety measures while ensuring proactive protection against public health risks. “These efforts align with the Municipality’s vision of making Dubai a more attractive, sustainable, and high-quality city every day,” it added.

How can you protect your home?

The municipality had earlier conducted awareness campaigns urging residents to take precautionary measures against the proliferation of mosquitoes in their neighbourhoods. It had also issued a set of guidelines to tackle the proliferation of mosquitoes at households.

Here are some tips to protect your home from mosquitoes

• Remove standing water around the house

• Fix any water leaks from taps and plant watering

• Dispose of water leaks from water coolers

• Eliminate water accumulations from air conditioners

• Dispose of damaged containers and old tyres that can collect water

• Ensure continuous renewal of drinking water for animals if available

• Check window screens for safety

• Make sure to tightly close water tanks and sewage drain covers