Tamarac Among Areas Set for Mosquito Control Spraying this Month

by Agrippina Fadel August 11, 2024

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Tamarac Among Areas Set for Mosquito Control Spraying In August

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As summer heats up, so do mosquito swarms—but Broward County is stepping up its defenses.

On August 13 – 20, the Public Works Department’s Mosquito Control Section will spray larvicide across several areas to curb the insect population and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

Targeted areas within the Broward Municipal Services District include Tamarac, Lauderdale Lakes, Fort Lauderdale, Lazy Lake, Lauderhill, Oakland Park, and Wilton Manors.

Truck-mounted sprayers will apply the larvicide between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., aiming to eliminate the larvae of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are notorious for spreading diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya, with their larvae often breeding in small amounts of standing water, like those found in common landscaping plants.

The larvicide being used, VectoBac WDG, is safe for humans, pets, and the environment. Its active ingredient is a naturally occurring bacteria that targets mosquito larvae. The Organic Materials Review Institute and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certified this formulation for mosquito control. The World Health Organization also recommends it.

The Broward County Mosquito Control Section is working closely with the Florida Department of Health and local Code Enforcement to minimize mosquito populations and reduce the risk of disease transmission.

Residents are encouraged to do their part by removing standing water from their properties, which serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Items like buckets, tires, planters, birdbaths, and fountains should be checked and emptied regularly.

Residents experiencing mosquito problems can request service by calling 311 or completing an online Mosquito Service Request Form.

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Agrippina Fadel

Agrippina Fadel grew up in Siberia and received her master's in journalism from Tyumen State University. A resident of Florida for over 10 years, she also works as a marketing and communication specialist at a local university.