Kazakhstan City Battles Mosquito Infestation with Nighttime Pesticide Treatments

Petropavlovsk Tackles Mosquito and Midge Infestation Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan is facing a summer surge in mosquitoes and midges, prompting concerns from residents. Citizens interviewed expressed frustration, with one stating, "Evenings, it's especially bad. They're everywhere." The city's sanitation department has launched a city-wide treatment program using approved pesticides. The program focuses on parks, squares, and streets, with treatments primarily conducted at night to minimize disruption. Berdimurat Baimukan, press secretary for the city's housing and communal services department, confirmed that over 600 hectares have already been treated, with plans to treat over 2000 hectares by September. The department emphasizes the use of safe, approved products to ensure public safety. The initiative aims to create a more comfortable environment for all citizens, especially children, protecting them not only from mosquitoes but also from tick bites.