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Chania Launches Mosquito Control Program June 22-26

Thursday, 18 June 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

The Chania Regional Unit has announced a mosquito control program running from June 22 to 26, 2025, covering areas within the Chania prefecture in western Crete. The treatment involves scheduled spraying operations intended to reduce mosquito populations ahead of the peak summer season. Tourists staying in or traveling through the Chania area during this period may notice spraying activity, particularly in coastal and low-lying zones where mosquitoes tend to concentrate. If you are sensitive to pesticides or have respiratory conditions, consider keeping windows closed during evening hours when treatments typically occur, and consult your accommodation provider for specific local schedules. The program is a routine public health measure carried out annually by local authorities. No disruption to tourist activities, beaches, or roads is expected as a result of the spraying operations.

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