Tag: mosquito
Macedonia 26.08.20 | 12:20

Skopje sprayed with insecticide after major mosquito infestation

Skopje authorities ordered the spraying of the city with insecticide this morning, in an attempt to reduce the major mosquito infestation that has plagued the city over the past days. Mayor Petre Silegov said that he can’t order more frequent use of insecticide because he doesn’t want to...

Macedonia 24.08.20 | 10:25

Mosquito infestation in Skopje

The mosquito infestation in the city of Skopje continues, with residents complaining about unbearable attacks from the insects. City authorities promised they will spray Skopje with German made insecticides on Tuesday, which they hope will stop the infestation. This will be dependent on the favorable...

Macedonia 23.08.20 | 13:21

City of Skopje forced to act against major mosquito infestation

The city of Skopje said it will organize and additional spraying with insecticides after many citizens have complained about the large number of mosquitos. City authorities say that the damp summer has created conditions for breeding of the pests and that a new spraying push will take place, after those...

Macedonia 16.08.19 | 18:54

Man from Skopje in critical condition after contracting the West Nile fever

A 66 year old man from Skopje is in critical condition after contracting the West Nile fever. It’s believed that the virus was transmitted by a mosquito, while the man was residing in Macedonia in late July. He is now suffering from a brain infection, and has already spent a week in intensive care....