Residents in Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Oakland Park, and Pompano Beach can expect mosquito control trucks in their neighborhoods this week as Broward County begins targeted larvicide spraying.
The county’s Public Works Mosquito Control Section will conduct the operation from Tuesday, August 26, through Saturday, August 30, 2025, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., weather permitting. The larvicide aims to kill mosquito larvae—particularly those of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus species, which are known carriers of diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya. These mosquitoes often breed in standing water found in containers and in landscaping plants like bromeliads and traveler’s palms.
Officials say the product being used, VectoBac WDG, is safe for people, pets, pollinators, and aquatic habitats. Its active ingredient, Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), is a naturally occurring bacteria approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute, and recommended by the World Health Organization for mosquito control.
The county continues to coordinate with the Florida Department of Health and local municipalities to curb mosquito populations and limit disease risks. In addition to spraying, officials are urging residents and businesses to take steps on their own properties—such as dumping standing water from buckets, tires, planters, birdbaths, and fountains—to help reduce breeding grounds.
Residents experiencing mosquito problems can request service by calling 311 or filing an online Mosquito Service Request Form.
