The fog of war: Hanoi battles mosquitoes to combat dengue
VOV.VN - City of Hanoi workers were out in full force in the wee morning hours of Friday, August 11, spraying a thin mist of insecticide in wards throughout the capital to kill mosquitoes and larvae as part of their effort to eradicate the dengue virus.
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A city worker prepares to spray for mosquitoes in wards of the capital city of Hanoi from 1am-5am Friday, August 11. |
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According to a statement provided by the Ministry of Health, the drug of choice is Hantox 200 (pictured), which is not toxic to humans. |
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The fogging activity takes place at night because this is the time when most people are asleep and it limits the disturbance to their normal routines. |
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Above: A city worker explains Hantox 200 is formulated to kill mosquitoes while being safe for use in populated areas, including parks and playgrounds. |
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Over the next several days of warm weather, the city roads will get at least three passes from the fogging trucks, which require calm winds to operate, says the worker. |
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The fogging campaign is one of several tactics the city is using to kill mosquitoes that might bear the dengue virus. |
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The fog kills only airborne mosquitoes, so the city is targeting the insects in their breeding areas, especially standing water, the worker says. |
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