Broward County Mosquito Control Section scheduled to spray some areas of Hollywood

The Broward County Mosquito Control Section will be spraying larvicide in areas of Hollywood from August 27 - August 30, 2024, barring any unforeseen conditions and/or weather delays (see map below). 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.

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.

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 experiencing mosquito problems can request service by calling 311, or by completing the online Mosquito Service Request Form. Requests can also be made by calling 954-765-4062.