Broward County to conduct nighttime mosquito larvicide spraying in parts of Hollywood next week
Hollywood, Florida – Broward County will carry out nighttime mosquito control treatments in parts of Hollywood next week as part of an ongoing effort to reduce mosquito populations and lower the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
The Mosquito Control Section, which operates under the County’s Public Works and Environmental Services Department, announced that truck-mounted sprayers will apply larvicide in designated areas of Hollywood from Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10.
The work will take place between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., although the schedule could change if weather conditions or other unexpected circumstances cause delays.
County officials said the spraying is a proactive measure designed to stop mosquitoes before they reach adulthood.
Treatment targets mosquito larvae before they mature
The larvicide applications will focus on the larvae of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, two species known for their ability to spread diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya.
Officials explained that these mosquitoes often lay eggs in small amounts of standing water. Common breeding sites include buckets, tires, flower pots, birdbaths, fountains, and water-holding plants such as bromeliads and traveler’s palms, which are frequently used in landscaping throughout South Florida.
The county will use VectoBac WDG during the treatment process. According to officials, the product does not pose a risk to people, pets, bees, aquatic environments, or other environmentally sensitive areas.
Its active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti, strain AM6552), a naturally occurring and biodegradable bacterium that specifically targets mosquito larvae. The product is certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute, registered for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and has also been reviewed by the World Health Organization, which recommends it for controlling mosquito larvae.
The spraying project will take place within Broward County Commission District 6, represented by Commissioner Beam Furr.
County officials said the Mosquito Control Section continues working alongside the Florida Department of Health and code enforcement agencies across Broward County’s 31 municipalities to identify mosquito breeding areas and reduce the spread of disease-carrying insects.
Residents and business owners are also being asked to play an active role in mosquito prevention by routinely checking their properties for standing water and removing it whenever possible. Eliminating breeding sites can significantly reduce the number of adult mosquitoes that develop and lower the chances of disease transmission.
Anyone experiencing mosquito problems in their neighborhood can request assistance by calling 311 or submitting a request through the county’s online Mosquito Service Request Form.
