The second round of anti-tick treatment begins in Almaty: what do citizens need to know?

The second round of anti-mite treatment in Almaty starts from May 16 on the territory of forests, city parks and squares with a total area 2424.54 hectares. Processing will cover 8 forests (area -1904.924 ha), 144 city parks and squares (area - 519.616 ha) and will be carried out according to the schedule from May 16 to June 10, 2022, depending on weather conditions as well.

Disinsection measures are carried out by the branch of the Republican State Enterprise on the REM “Disinfection Center for the city of Almaty” under the direct supervision of specialists from the sanitary and epidemiological control of the city. The formed disengagement teams are equipped with the necessary equipment, transport, and personal protective equipment. For carrying out anti-mite treatments, the insect-acaricidal preparation "Favorit" is used. The drug belongs to low-toxic and low-hazard substances (class 3-4). The applied dosages for tick control are the smallest and completely safe for humans and animals. Processing is mainly carried out in the morning hours. At the borders of the areas to be processed, boards with a warning inscription "Anti-tick treatment is being carried out" are installed.

Residents should take the following precautions:

- do not approach the place of anti-tick treatment at a distance, excluding contact with the skin or clothing of the solution of the anti-tick preparation;

- also do not allow pets to come into contact with the treated area until the preparations have dried;

- after the treatment within 40 days, do not collect or use mushrooms, herbs or berries from the treated area;

- residents and guests should not visit parks, squares and natural foci at the time of anti-tick treatment and within 3 days after it.