LUCKNOW: The Mall Avenue residence of Bahujan Samaj Party leader and a private hospital in Ruchi Khand were among 81 places where larvae of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the virus causing dengue fever, were found in inspection by health department teams on Saturday.
It was the highest number of Aedes aegypti larvae breeding spots being detected in a day since the drive began in July.
Total 1,157 places were inspected on Saturday and larvae found in Ruchi Khand, Aashiana, Madiaon, Hazratganj, Rajajipuram and Alamnagar. The larvae were found in the desert cooler at the politician’s house, while mosquito had laid eggs in the water accumulated in flowerpots of the private hospital. In most residential units, larvae were found in coolers, discarded utensils, flower pots and tyres.
Maximum 21 larvae dens were found in Ruchi Khand, followed by 19 in Aashiana. Officers said people have not taken preventive measures despite awareness drives and favourable conditions for mosquito breeding were found in many areas.
Chief medical officer, Narendra Agrwal, said that notices were served to sanitize the places where larvae were found within 24 hours.
Fogging will also be carried out at the spots on Sunday, he said Contrary to other categories, the larvae of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes survive in fresh water, hence it is important to take all precautions to prevent its accumulation, he added.
So far, Aedes aegypti larvae have been found at 1,500 spots in city in last two-and-a-half months.
It was the highest number of Aedes aegypti larvae breeding spots being detected in a day since the drive began in July.
Total 1,157 places were inspected on Saturday and larvae found in Ruchi Khand, Aashiana, Madiaon, Hazratganj, Rajajipuram and Alamnagar. The larvae were found in the desert cooler at the politician’s house, while mosquito had laid eggs in the water accumulated in flowerpots of the private hospital. In most residential units, larvae were found in coolers, discarded utensils, flower pots and tyres.
Maximum 21 larvae dens were found in Ruchi Khand, followed by 19 in Aashiana. Officers said people have not taken preventive measures despite awareness drives and favourable conditions for mosquito breeding were found in many areas.
Chief medical officer, Narendra Agrwal, said that notices were served to sanitize the places where larvae were found within 24 hours.
Fogging will also be carried out at the spots on Sunday, he said Contrary to other categories, the larvae of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes survive in fresh water, hence it is important to take all precautions to prevent its accumulation, he added.
So far, Aedes aegypti larvae have been found at 1,500 spots in city in last two-and-a-half months.
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