Undergoing mosquito spraying operation in Broward County set to last until July 3
Broward County, Florida – This week, mosquito control teams are conducting a crucial spraying operation across several neighborhoods in the northeastern part of Broward County. The goal is to stop the spread of mosquitoes that carry diseases. Beginning on Monday, June 30, and lasting until Thursday, July 3, 2025, personnel from the Public Works Mosquito Control Section will use specific treatments in certain areas of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Tamarac, and Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. These efforts are weather-dependent, and delays may occur if conditions turn unfavorable.
The spraying will take place overnight, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., to minimize disruptions for residents and businesses. Crews will utilize truck-mounted sprayers to spray VectoBac WDG, a larvicide made just for killing mosquito larvae before they turn into adults.
The main targets are the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which are known to carry diseases like dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya. These mosquitoes often breed in tiny reservoirs of water that can be found in things like plant pots, birdbaths, and even some landscaping plants like bromeliads.
Authorities highlighted that VectoBac WDG is safe for humans, pets, bees, and bodies of water. Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) is the active ingredient. It is a naturally occurring, biodegradable bacteria that the Organic Materials Review Institute has approved.
The World Health Organization recommends it as a method for controlling mosquitoes, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved it for usage. The product doesn’t hurt good insects or pollinators because it only works on mosquito larvae.
The Florida Department of Health and local code enforcement agencies in all 31 municipalities in Broward County are working closely with the Mosquito Control Section. Their goal is to lessen the danger of mosquito-borne diseases spreading in the community by lowering both the number of mosquitoes and the places where they breed.
Residents and business owners are strongly encouraged to do something about the mosquito problem. County officials said that people should check their houses often and get rid of any standing water they find in areas like buckets, old tires, or clogged gutters. By getting rid of these places where mosquitoes can spawn, you can greatly cut down on the amount of adult mosquitoes in your community.
The county offers more help for anyone who still have problems with mosquitoes after the planned spraying. People can call 311 or fill out an online Mosquito Service Request Form to ask for help with mosquitoes. You can find out more about the county’s mosquito management program, including ways to make your yard less inviting to mosquitoes, at Broward.org/mosquito.
More details can be found here. The Mosquito Spraying Map can be found here.
