Town of Davie, FL
10/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2024 08:37
Broward County to Spray Areas of Davie for Mosquitoes
Courtesy of Broward County Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Public Works' Department's Mosquito Control Section will be spraying larvicide in areas of Dania Beach, Davie, Hollywood, and Pembroke Pines (see map below) on Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25, 2024, barring unforeseen conditions or weather delays.
Truck-mounted sprayers will apply larvicide between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. as a proactive measure to kill the larvae of the 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 such as in containers and in water-holding plants like bromeliads and traveler's palms which are common foliage used in landscaping throughout the area.
The larvicide being used is VectoBac WDG. This product does not harm 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 the 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
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, stormwater systems, streets, swales and trees, and mosquito control. During regular business hours, call 954-357-6040 for more information.
MEDIA CONTACT: Anh Ton, P.E., Director
Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
(954) 357-6040
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