BugOut

BugOut is a new, innovative, community-driven vector control program on Virgin Gorda. Driven by our Community Vector Control Operations and our BugOut Precinct System, we’re working hard to significantly reduce the population of mosquitoes that spread Zika, dengue, and other vector-borne diseases.

Here’s what we’ve been up to…

BugOut Community Engagement Events

BugOut Clean Up Events

BugOut Community Vector Control Team - Field Operation Days

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Reduction in Virgin Gorda’s highest-risk Aedes Aegypti breeding sites

CLEAN UP.


Remove any containers in and around your home (and check for other breeding sites); mosquitoes can lay up to 100 eggs in a small bottle cap!

COVER UP.


Protect yourself from mosquitoes; wear long sleeves and long pants and use natural repellent, such as Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus

COMMUNICATE!


Share the BugOut message at home, at work and with your neighbors in the community. BugOut needs everyone to take part!

Protect your home and your family.
Protect your employees and customers.
Resources for teachers and parents.
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Report a Mosquito Problem to BugOut.
See where we work and know your precinct.
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Learn more about mosquitoes and Zika

News

Richard Branson talks BugOut

Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson presents and discussed BugOut on his blog. Here he talks about progress on his Islands, Necker Island and Moskito Island, as well as the ways in which the wider community can get involved with the BugOut program! Check out the full...

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