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Posted on: August 31, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Areas in Hollywood to be Sprayed to Reduce Mosquito Larvae

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Broward County Mosquito Control will be spraying larvicide to reduce the development of mosquitoes, such as the Aedes aegypti, a known disease-transmitting mosquito and aggressive biter. Larvicide kills mosquito larvae before they can become flying, biting adults.  Truck-mounted sprayers will apply larvicide between 10PM and 6AM, weather permitting, in areas of Hollywood, Pembroke Pines and Miramar, August 31 through September 5, 2022.  See the spray map here for Hollywood: https://webapps6.broward.org/NewsRelease/attachment_data_temp/HollywoodPPMap.pdf 

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. Residents and business owners are encouraged to reduce potential mosquito breeding habitats by regularly surveying their property to remove 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 found here: www.broward.org/Mosquito/Pages/MosquitoServiceRequest.aspx

Residents and business owners are encouraged to reduce potential mosquito breeding habitats by regularly surveying their property to remove 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.  

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