BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Mosquito Control Section will be spraying larvicide
in areas of Hollywood from April 23 - April 27, 2024, barring any unforeseen
conditions and/or weather delays (see attached map). Truck-mounted
sprayers will apply larvicide between 10PM and 6AM as a
proactive measure to kill the larvae of Aedes aegypti and Aedes
albopictus mosquitoes, known to potentially spread diseases such as dengue,
yellow fever and chikungunya. The larvae of these mosquitoes can be found in
small amounts of water including in outside containers and water-holding plants like
bromeliads and traveler's palms that are common foliage used in landscaping.
The larvicide, VectoBac WDG, is not harmful to humans, pets, bees, aquatic
habitats or environmentally-sensitive areas. The active ingredient
is Bacillus
thuringiensis israelensis (Bti, strain
AM6552), a naturally occurring,
biodegradable bacterial mosquito larvicide. It is certified by the Organic
Materials Review Institute and registered for use by the US Environmental
Protection Agency. VectoBac WDG has been reviewed by the World
Health Organization and is listed as a recommended formulation for control of
mosquito larvae.
Broward
County Mosquito Control Section continues to work closely with the Florida
Department of Health and Code Enforcement partners in Broward's 31
municipalities to reduce the population of mosquitoes and their habitats.
Residents
and business owners are encouraged to reduce potential mosquito breeding
habitats by regularly surveying their property and removing any standing water
found in buckets, tires, planters, birdbaths and fountains. By reducing the
number of mosquito breeding habitats, the number of adult
mosquitoes that could transmit diseases is also reduced.
Residents experiencing
mosquito problems can request service by calling 311 or by completing the
online Mosquito
Service Request Form.
About Highway and Bridge
Maintenance Division
Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division is responsible for the
maintenance and construction of County road and highway projects, curbs and
gutters, guardrails, rights-of-ways, sidewalks, storm water systems, streets,
swales and trees and mosquito control. Staff resources are available for 24-hour emergency services.
Call 954-357-6040 for more information.
April 17, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT: Anh Ton, P.E., Director
Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
954-357-6040
aton@broward.org