Broward County launches mosquito spraying in southern cities
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- Broward County’s Mosquito Control Section is set to begin nighttime larvicide spraying across parts of southern Broward from May 5 through May 10, 2025, targeting areas in Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Park, and West Park.
- The treatment will occur between 10 PM and 6 AM using truck-mounted sprayers.
- The operation targets Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito larvae, which breed in small amounts of standing water found in containers and landscaping plants such as bromeliads and traveler’s palms.
- These mosquito species are known vectors for diseases including dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya.
- The larvicide being applied, VectoBac WDG, contains Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti, strain AM6552).
Broward County’s Mosquito Control Section is set to begin nighttime larvicide spraying across parts of southern Broward from May 5 through May 10, 2025, targeting areas in Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Park, and West Park.
The treatment will occur between 10 PM and 6 AM using truck-mounted sprayers.
The operation targets Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito larvae, which breed in small amounts of standing water found in containers and landscaping plants such as bromeliads and traveler’s palms. These mosquito species are known vectors for diseases including dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya.
The larvicide being applied, VectoBac WDG, contains Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti, strain AM6552). This naturally occurring, biodegradable bacterium is not harmful to humans, pets, bees, aquatic habitats, or environmentally sensitive areas. VectoBac WDG is certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute, registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and recommended by the World Health Organization for mosquito control.
Broward County Mosquito Control continues to coordinate with the Florida Department of Health and Code Enforcement teams across the county’s 31 municipalities to reduce mosquito populations and breeding habitats.
Residents and business owners are encouraged to remove standing water from items like buckets, tires, planters, birdbaths, and fountains to help minimize mosquito breeding sites.
Residents experiencing mosquito issues can request assistance by calling 311 or filling out the online Mosquito Service Request Form.
