ISCEP 2026 At Sunway Putra Hotel 17-18 August 2026
ABSTRACT
ORAL PRESENTATION ABSTRACT
ZERO-FLY STRATEGY IN ENTOMOLOGICAL RISK MANAGEMENT FOR VVIP OFFICIAL EVENT OPERATIONS
Ahmad @ Abu ZURAIDAH
Entomology & Pest Unit Barang Pasang District Heath Of zaidahabuggy
ABSTRACT
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The execution of official Very Very Important Person (VIP) events demands absolute compliance with environmental health standards to prevent food poisoning. Flies are primary mechanical vectors for foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli. In the Batang Padang and Muallim districts, organising events frequently poses a high risk of severe fly infestation due to the proximity of venues to high-risk areas like poultry farms, public markets, and unmanaged roll-on/roll-off (RCRO) trash bins. This study presents the "Zero-Fly Strategy." designed to guarantee food safety and guest comfort during VVIP functions. An Entomological Risk Investigation (E) was conducted two weeks prior as part of a proactive risk management strategy to ensure a pest-free event environment. Pre-event, six core strategies were deployed: 1) Preliminary Risk Assessment, 2) Hotspot Mapping (7 km radius), 3) Risk-Based Approach, 4) Integrated Pest Management (PM), 5) Buffer Zone Strategy, and 6) Strategic Agency Collaboration Networks. During the event, biopesticide control applications were utilised, and fly density was systematically measured using the Scudder Grill Method. Cross-year operational data (January 2024-April 2020) recorded a critical initial fly index (up to 20.0) at outdoor observation stations, driven by waste management and leachate issues. However, following targeted interventions, thousands of flies (up to 4,750) were successfully trapped and eradicated within the perimeter outside the tents. This dramatically reduced the Current Fly Index within the VVIP dining zone to a completely fly-free level (0.0] for every supervised event. The success of this significant index reduction proves the effectiveness of implementing off-site interventions to prevent flies from inftrating VVIP tents. Integrated strategic collaboration involving local authorities (PBT) district health offices (PKD), district offices, the Department of Veterinary Services, and event organisers facilitated seamless sanitation operations. This systematic approach successfully achieved the objective of zero fly nuisance, thereby safeguarding public health and preventing potential disease outbreaks.
Keywords: zero-ly strategy integrated pest management PMO entomological ris investigation (E), VVIP
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ON ENTOMOLOGY AND PEST SCEP) 2005