Veraplayazul offers Vera City Council the opportunity to form a neighborhood alliance to combat mosquitoes. Veraplayazul, a neighborhood association with 10,000 residents along the coast, believes it is necessary to reach an agreement on an ordinance to combat mosquito infestations. A law that prioritizes biological control. It also contemplates all actions including fumigation.
Veraplayazul believes it is necessary to unify ties between citizens and administration to combat a problem that hinders enjoyment and well-being at night, from Easter to Winter. It is a nuisance, and it requires medical attention on occasion like the ones we are currently experiencing.
Veraplayazul believes prevention and control are the most important lines of action. This is because the heat and humidity are being joined by the stagnant water at Algarrobo’s mouth. This work is not only a disaster for the environment and urban communities, but also a nursery for insects. A channel measuring approximately 200 x 40 m in length / width and containing greenish, putrid water that is ideal for habitat for rats and insects.
The severity of the plague has prompted the neighborhood association to request the Vera City Council to initiate a dialogue in order to reach consensus on rules that include everyone and to immediately fumigate this area.
According to the registered petition, “during Holy Week there was a plague of moths along the coast of Vera. It made it impossible to walk around any area that had water.” The result was stagnant vegetation and discomfort for all those who tried to leave their homes during these vacation days. In some cases, they even caused severe allergic reactions and required antihistamine medication>>.
Veraplayazul asks for information about the actions taken by the city council before and during Easter holidays, as well as the locations where interventions were made. Information is also needed about whether there is a municipal protocol to control these pests, including the budget allocated and the areas it is applied.
Finally, the Veratense coast’s most representative neighborhood association asks the council for its plans to address the current infestation of mosquitoes.
Veraplayazul offers a variety of initiatives that should be included in a shared plan. The Vera City Council has led the program that includes training workshops and information campaigns for urbanizations to encourage good practices and prevention. This includes biological control as well as fumigation.