Disinfestation began early this morning at the San Michele cemetery following the discovery of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus.
Teams from the Metropolitan City's Insect Control Center then intervened at the Botanical Garden, the other location where the traps detected the virus.
"The prevention system worked: the mosquito was identified before any potential effects on humans," emphasized Matteo Massa, the Metropolitan City's Environment Delegate.
In Cagliari, no infections have been reported , while in the Oristano area, confirmed cases have risen to six, with one death and one patient still in critical condition. Monitoring in the capital will now be strengthened.
"In the coming days, we'll be setting out more traps: this is the first case in Cagliari, but the situation is under control," explains Luca Locci, head of the Insect Control Center. Cypermethrin-based larvicides and adulticides are being used for treatments, targeting drains and walls. After four hours, the areas can be used again, with particular caution for children and animals.
"We work twelve months a year," adds Locci, "the climate has forced us to change the way we operate."
The video includes interviews with Matteo Massa, delegate for the Environment of the Metropolitan City of Cagliari and Luca Locci, head of the Insect Control Centre of the Metropolitan City of Cagliari.
Stefano Birocchi