FEHD releases third batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in October
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| District | Survey Area | October 2025 | |
| First Phase Gravidtrap Index | First Phase Density Index | ||
| Central and Western | Central and Admiralty | 1.9% | 1.0 |
| Yau Tsim | Tsim Sha Tsui East | 1.8% | 1.0 |
| Wong Tai Sin | Wong Tai Sin Central | 0.0% | N/A |
| Wong Tai Sin | Diamond Hill | 3.5% | 1.0 |
| Kwun Tong | Yau Tong and Cha Kwo Ling | 0.0% | N/A |
| Kwun Tong | Kowloon Bay | 1.9% | 1.0 |
| Tuen Mun | Tuen Mun West | 2.0% | 1.0 |
| Tuen Mun | So Kwun Wat | 3.4% | 1.0 |
| Kwai Tsing | Tsing Yi North | 7.4% | 1.5 |
| District | Survey Area | October 2025 | |
| Area Gravidtrap Index | Area Density Index | ||
| Central and Western | Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun | 4.5% | 1.4 |
| Sha Tin | Sha Tin East | 0.8% | 1.0 |
Among the third batch of First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering nine survey areas and Area Gravidtrap Indexes covering two survey areas in October, all were below 10 per cent.
The FEHD has so far released three batches of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in October 2025, covering 23 survey areas. Among these 23 survey areas, 15 recorded a decrease or remained unchanged in the individual gravidtrap index as compared to the Area Gravidtrap Index last month, i.e. September 2025, representing that the areas' mosquito infestation improved or maintained a low level. Eight other areas recorded a slight increase, but the indexes were lower than 10 per cent.
Public participation is crucial to the effective control of mosquito problems. The FEHD appeals to members of the public to continue to work together in strengthening personal mosquito control measures, including:
- tidy up their premises and check for any accumulation of water inside their premises;
- remove all unnecessary water collections and eliminate the sources;
- check household items (those placed in outdoor and open areas in particular), such as refuse containers, vases, air conditioner drip trays, and laundry racks to prevent stagnant water;
- change the water in flower vases and saucers of potted plants at least once every seven days;
- properly cover all containers that hold water to prevent mosquitoes from accessing the water; and
- properly dispose of articles that can contain water, such as empty lunch boxes and cans.
Starting in August this year, following the completion of the surveillance of individual survey areas, and once the latest gravidtrap index and the density index are available, the FEHD will disseminate the relevant information through press releases, its website, and social media. It aims to allow members of the public to quickly grasp the mosquito infestation situation and strengthen mosquito control efforts, thereby reducing the risk of chikungunya fever (CF) transmission.
Following the recommendations from the World Health Organization and taking into account the local situation in Hong Kong, the FEHD sets up gravidtraps in districts where mosquito-borne diseases have been recorded in the past, as well as in densely populated places such as housing estates, hospitals and schools to monitor the breeding and distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which can transmit CF and dengue fever. At present, the FEHD has set up gravidtraps in 64 survey areas of the community. During the two weeks of surveillance, the FEHD will collect the gravidtraps once a week. After the first week of surveillance, the FEHD will immediately examine the glue boards inside the retrieved gravidtraps for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes to compile the Gravidtrap Index (First Phase) and Density Index (First Phase). At the end of the second week of surveillance, the FEHD will instantly check the glue boards for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes. Data from the two weeks of surveillance will be combined to obtain the Area Gravidtrap Index and the Area Density Index. The gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in different survey areas as well as information on mosquito prevention and control measures are available on the department's webpage (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pestcontrol/dengue_fever/Dengue_Fever_Gravidtrap_Index_Update.html#).
Ends/Friday, October 17, 2025
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