DATE: September 23, 2016
MEDIA CONTACT: Anh Ton, Director
Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
PHONE: 954-357-6045
EMAIL: aton@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Mosquito Control Section will perform a preventive aerial spray on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, for mosquito larvae, in sections of Miramar, West Park and Pembroke Park, weather permitting. The helicopter will be spraying between the hours of 12:30AM and 6AM.
In Miramar, the areas are generally bounded by:
Area 1:
Bass Creek Road and SW 49th Street to the north
SW 54th Street and SW 54th Court to the south
I-75 to the east
The Everglades to the west
See map
Area 2:
Miramar Parkway to the north
Turnpike Homestead Extension and Southampton Drive to the south
University Drive to the east
Palm Avenue to the west
See map
Area 3:
Alhambra Boulevard and SW 33rd Street to the north
Turnpike Homestead Extension and County Line Road to the south
SR-7 to the east
University Drive to the west
See map
In West Park, the spray boundaries are:
Hallandale Beach Boulevard to the north
County Line Road to the south
West Lake Drive to the east
SR-7 to the west
See map
In Pembroke Park, the area is bounded by:
Hallandale Beach Boulevard to the north
County Line Road to the south
I-95 to the east
SW 56th Avenue to the west
See map
The aerial spraying is a proactive measure. These areas were chosen based on a number of factors, including requests from the Florida Department of Health, population density, and the number of women of childbearing age in the community.
The Director of the Florida Department of Health in Broward, Paula Thaqi, M.D., M.P.H., still reports no active local transmission of the Zika virus in Broward County, and no active investigations. The one confirmed case in Broward was closed by the Department of Health, and it was determined no one else was infected.
The mosquito larvicide to be used is VectoBac WDG. The active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti, strain AM6552), a naturally occurring, biodegradable bacterial mosquito larvicide which is not harmful to humans, pets, bees, aquatic habitats or environmentally sensitive areas. It is certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and is registered for use by the US Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, VectoBac WDG has been reviewed by the World Health Organization and is listed as a recommended formulation for control of mosquito larvae.
As a precautionary measure, residents with breathing difficulties should remain indoors. Persons living in the area who have registered with the State to be alerted prior to spraying have been notified.
In addition to this aerial larvicide spraying, the 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 eliminate mosquitoes and their habitats by doing the following:
- Conducting door-to-door back pack spraying
- Draining standing water where possible
- Treating standing water with long-lasting larvicide
- Setting up mosquito traps
- Sampling adult mosquitoes to gauge effectiveness of the abovementioned treatments
Broward County Mosquito Control Section also treats areas of the County based on requests received from residents. To request service online, complete the Mosquito Spray Request Form. Requests can also be made by calling 954-765-4062.
We encourage all residents and business owners to survey their property and remove any standing water, and any vessels that can hold standing water, such as flower pots, pet bowls, children's toys, bottle caps, etc.
For more information on what you can do to protect your property and yourselves, visit www.broward.org/zapzika. You can also follow us on Twitter @BrowardCounty, using #ZapZikaBroward.
About Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
The 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.