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Crete Launches Island-Wide Mosquito Control Campaign for 2026

Friday, 19 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Crete has launched an island-wide mosquito control campaign for the 2026 season. Local authorities are conducting spraying operations across all regional units, including the use of drones to reach wetlands, irrigation channels, and other hard-to-access breeding areas. The campaign targets mosquito populations before they peak during the summer months. Tourists visiting Crete this season should still pack insect repellent, especially if staying near coastal wetlands, rivers, or agricultural areas where mosquitoes are more active at dawn and dusk. Wearing long sleeves in the evening and using window screens or mosquito nets where provided is recommended. The spraying program uses approved products and is coordinated by municipal and regional health authorities. Visitors can expect to see drone activity over open land and water areas as part of this ongoing public health effort.

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