Broward County’s Mosquito Control Section will conduct larvicide spraying in the northeast part of the county, specifically in areas of North Lauderdale and Tamarac, from Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1, 2025, weather permitting.
The nighttime operation, taking place between 10PM and 6AM, will focus on controlling container-breeding mosquitoes, including the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus species—known carriers of diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever. These mosquitoes commonly breed in small water-holding containers and in landscaping plants like bromeliads and traveler’s palms.
Crews will use VectoBac WDG, a biodegradable bacterial larvicide containing Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti). The product poses no harm to humans, pets, bees, aquatic life, or environmentally sensitive areas. It is certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute and approved for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the World Health Organization.
Broward County is coordinating the effort with the Florida Department of Health and municipal code enforcement to limit mosquito populations and reduce public health risks.
Residents and business owners are urged to help by eliminating standing water around their homes and properties—especially in buckets, tires, plant saucers, fountains, and birdbaths.
For more information or to report mosquito issues, call 311, or complete the online Mosquito Service Request Form.
