BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Mosquito
Control Section will be spraying larvicide in areas of Fort Lauderdale and Plantation
beginning on Wednesday, November 30 (refer to attached map). Truck-mounted
sprayers will apply larvicide, weather permitting, between 10 PM and 6 AM as a proactive measure to kill the larvae of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes
albopictus mosquitoes, known to potentially spread diseases such as Zika
virus, yellow fever, dengue, and chikungunya. The larvae of these mosquitoes
can be found in small amounts of water such as in containers and water-holding
plants like bromeliads and traveler's palms that are common foliage used in
landscaping throughout the area.
The larvicide being used
is VectoBac WDG. This product 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 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.
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 removing any standing water found in
buckets, tires, planters, birdbaths and fountains. By reducing the number of
mosquito breeding habitats, residents will reduce the number of adult
mosquitoes that could transmit diseases.
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.
November 28, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT: Anh Ton, Director
Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
954-357-6040