PMC Appoints 17 Officers to Speed Up Mosquito Control in Pune: Report Breeding Spots to Your Ward Office
With dengue cases rising, the Pune Municipal Corporation has named 17 officers to handle mosquito breeding complaints and spraying through its ward offices. Here is what residents can do.
By Sham Rathi ·
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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has appointed 17 officers to strengthen mosquito control across the city, as cases of dengue, chikungunya and malaria rise after the monsoon. The step was announced by the PMC's Health and Vector-Borne Disease Control Department on 25 October 2026.
What the officers will do
Work with the ward offices on complaints about mosquito breeding.
Arrange insecticide spraying and fogging wherever it is needed.
How to report a breeding spot
If you see mosquito larvae or stagnant water in your area, such as at a construction site, an open plot or a garbage spot, report it to your local PMC ward office. The complaint will be passed to the officer in charge.
What you can do at home
Cover water tanks, drums and barrels, and clean them regularly.
Do not let water collect in old tyres, plastic containers, flower pot trays and other junk.
Empty the water trays of fridges, air coolers and flower vases every week.
Check your home and terrace often, and wear full-sleeved clothes, especially in the morning and evening.
If you have fever, body ache or headache, get checked at a municipal hospital or dispensary without delay.
Free rapid dengue tests are available at all PMC dispensaries. Read more: Dengue in Pune: free tests at PMC dispensaries and enough hospital beds.
This is public health information, not medical advice. Please consult a doctor for any illness.
Questions and answers
How many officers has PMC appointed for mosquito control in Pune in October 2026?
The Pune Municipal Corporation has appointed 17 officers to handle mosquito breeding complaints and spraying through its ward offices.
Where do I report mosquito breeding in Pune?
Report mosquito larvae or stagnant water to your local Pune Municipal Corporation ward office. The complaint goes to the officer in charge of mosquito control.
What will the 17 PMC mosquito control officers do?
They will coordinate with ward offices on breeding complaints and arrange insecticide spraying and fogging where needed.
How can I stop mosquito breeding at home in Pune?
Cover and clean water tanks and drums, remove water from tyres, containers and flower pot trays, and empty fridge trays, coolers and vases every week.
Where can I get a free dengue test in Pune?
Free rapid dengue tests are available at all Pune Municipal Corporation dispensaries.
