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Mosquito larvaeHide and Seek, Spot them, Stop them

It takes just a teaspoon of water for mosquitoes to multiply — but it only takes you to stop them.

A Healthier Caribbean Starts in Our Yards

This campaign is about more than mosquitoes — it’s about protecting the health and future of our Caribbean families. Across 26 countries and territories, we are uniting to keep our communities safe from mosquito-borne illnesses like Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya.

By working together, we can stop mosquitoes before they spread disease. A healthier Caribbean starts with simple everyday actions: clearing standing water, protecting vulnerable persons, and seeking medical care when needed. When each of us takes action, the entire region benefits.

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From Larvae to Illness

Mosquitoes don’t appear out of nowhere.

Mosquitoes' life cycle begins in still water, often in places we overlook.
Understanding the stages helps us break the chain before it leads to sickness.

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Stage 1: Stagnant Water

A forgotten receptacle or clogged drain becomes a nursery.

Mosquito larvae in a forgotten bucket of water

Stage 2: Larvae

Tiny, wriggling larvae hatch within days.

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Angry mosquito

Stage 3: Adult Mosquito

They emerge, ready to bite and spread disease.

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Stage 4: Illness

One bite can pass on viruses like dengue, zika, or chikungunya.

See how easy it is to act

Watch and share our campaign videos across the region.

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Play Backyard Mystery video

The Backyard Mystery

Join Grandpa Joe and Maya as they search and stop Misquita, the troublesome aedes aegypti mosquito.

Play Rain Day Rescue video

Rain Day Rescue

Auntie Lorna and Jamal search and find all of Misquita’s hiding spots.

PlayThe Market Chase video

The Market Chase

Zara and Mama Pearl find Misquita’s hiding spots and finally put a stop to her mischievous ways.

Your Weekly Mosquito Check

A few minutes each week is all it takes to protect your family and community.

Use this checklist to tick off the most common breeding spots around your home. Once complete, share your clean yard and inspire others.

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  • Drums and barrels
  • Tyres
  • Gutters
  • Water tanks
  • Drains
Download CARPHA Yard Mosquito Check Guide ›

Stay One Step Ahead of Mosquitoes

Join thousands of Caribbean households taking action.

Sign up for monthly tips, outbreak alerts, and seasonal reminders direct to your inbox or WhatsApp.

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Know the Signs. Act Early.

If you or your family experience these symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

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Dengue

Fever, Severe Headache, Joint Pain, Rash

Learn More ›
Sick Child in Bed

Zika

Mild Fever, Rash, Red Eyes

Learn More ›
Man in pain

Chikungunya

High Fever, Intense Joint Pain

Learn More ›

Real People. Real Action.

From backyard clean-ups to school projects, Caribbean people are stepping up.

Explore stories, photos, and posts tagged #SpotThemStopThem.
Share your own to inspire others.

Every week counts. Every drop matters.
Spot them. Stop them.
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