Mosquito density decreases in Kochi

Kochi | Tuesday | 22nd May, 2018

Summary:

The mosquito density in the city stood between 90-100 MHD (man hour density) during January -March. KOCHI: Officials with the district vector control unit in Ernakulam said mosquito density in the city has come down during the period of April to May 2018, compared with January to March 2018. "There is a high chance for an increase in the density of Aedes Aegypti (dengue mosquitoes) during this time. "Since April, we have found out that the density has come down to 80 MHD. "We have carried out high - intensive mosquito elimination programmes in every nook and corner of the city..