blood suckers

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Cook Islands

War on

blood suckers

A Cook Islands Ministry of Health official visited the outer island of Aitutaki last month to look at a sandfly problem.

During the visit the health consultant, Doctor George Koteka, identified breed ing sites and discussed possible measures with the island council to eradicate the

blood-sucking insects.

The visit followed a trip to the island by Health Minister, Doctor Joe Williams, who found the populations of mosquitoes and sandflies had increased considerably.

Health workers carried out a spraying programme around the island but Dr Koteka is going to continue liaising with the island council to determine long term solutions.