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Coimbatore Scales Up Dengue Controls at Ornamental Plant Units
Officials in Coimbatore are working to reduce dengue-carrying mosquitoes.
They visited places that grow and sell ornamental plants and crotons.
In total, they inspected 57 units across five city zones.
The officials checked whether these places were keeping things clean.
They warned that standing water can allow mosquitoes to breed.
Nursery managers were told to look for water in trays and pots every day.
They were also asked to prevent mosquito breeding around their units.
The city is carrying out mosquito-control work in a systematic way.
Coimbatore Corporation inspected 57 ornamental plant and croton units across five zones.
Officials checked whether the units were following hygienic measures.
Authorities said systematic mosquito-eradication activities are being conducted throughout the city.
Nurseries were instructed to prevent mosquito breeding in and around their premises.
Managers were told to check daily for stagnant water in trays, pots and related items.
- Who
- Coimbatore Corporation officials and managers of ornamental plant and croton units.
- What
- Officials inspected 57 units and expanded dengue and mosquito-control measures.
- Where
- Across five zones within Coimbatore Corporation limits.
- When
- The article does not specify when the inspections occurred.
- Why
- To ensure hygienic conditions and prevent mosquito breeding in stagnant water around nurseries.
Key facts
- Inspected units
- 57 ornamental plant and croton units
- Coverage
- Five zones
- Location
- Coimbatore Corporation limits
- Main concern
- Mosquito breeding linked to stagnant water
- Items highlighted
- Trays, pots and related nursery items
- Required action
- Daily checks to prevent water stagnation
Sources
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