University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) observed "Eradication of Dengue Larvae Day" on Sunday spraying anti-larvae insecticide at various spots all around the Campus on the directive of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Professor Iqrar Ahmad Khan Vice Chancellor supervised the campaign.
Talking to experts and workers from Department of Agricultural Entomology he emphasised to monitor all water halting points developed by current c rains and spray anti-larvae insecticides in order to minimise the threat of larvae development in this wet weather.
Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan urged experts and Campus community to keep themselves alert to cope with any unpleasant situation. He said that they should regularly revisit the preventive steps taken at various identified spots at UAF Campus for the eradication of dengue. Professor Dr Anjum Sohail, Chairman Department of Agricultural Entomology briefed the Vice Chancellor regarding surveillance and awareness campaigns in order to eradicate the emerging threat of larvae development in Faisalabad District.