Mosquito Control Efforts Expand Across Multiple Counties

Following Hurricane Milton, Polk County, Florida, is experiencing a significant increase in mosquitoes, prompting aerial spraying from October 25 to 27 to combat the surge, especially in flooded areas like Lakeland. Similarly, Orange County is beginning aerial spraying to mitigate the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus and dengue fever, using small amounts of EPA-approved insecticide after sunset. Broward County will also see mosquito control efforts using truck-mounted sprayers in specific areas. Meanwhile, Contra Costa County in California is addressing the presence of invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, carriers of diseases like yellow fever and dengue, by inspecting and treating potential breeding grounds. These measures across different regions highlight the ongoing challenges and responses to controlling mosquito populations and the diseases they can carry.