The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, following the announcement of a ban on mosquito coils is promoting a community-driven initiative to provide affordable mosquito traps to the public.
The Pesticides Toxic and Chemical Control Board in Antigua and Barbuda said while mosquito coils have proven effective in repelling mosquitoes, they have long raised concerns due to the harmful pollutants they release.
It said recent research has shown that the smoke emitted by these coils contains volatile organic compounds, some of which are known or suspected carcinogens, posing severe health risks to users.
Carcinogens are substances that can cause cancer, whether from the environment or human-made sources like cigarette smoke or vehicle emissions.
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