07/03/2026
The Mosquito Control Section of the County's Public Works and Environmental Services Department will be conducting larvicide spraying in areas of Hollywood, from Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays (refer to map).
Truck-mounted sprayers will apply larvicide between 10PM and 6AM as a proactive measure to kill the larvae of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, known to potentially spread diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya. The larvae of these mosquitoes can be found in small amounts of water in containers and in water-holding plants like bromeliads and traveler's palms which are common foliage used in landscaping.
The larvicide, VectoBac WDG, does not harm 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, VectoBac WDG has been reviewed by the World Health Organization and is listed as a recommended formulation for the control of mosquito larvae.
This project will occur in District 6, represented by Commissioner Beam Furr. The Broward County Mosquito Control Section continues to work closely with the Florida Department of Health and Code Enforcement partners across Broward's 31 municipalities to reduce the population of mosquitoes and their habitats.
Residents and business owners are encouraged to help reduce mosquito breeding habitats by regularly inspecting their properties and removing standing water found in buckets, tires, planters, birdbaths, and fountains. By reducing the number of mosquito breeding habitats, the number of adult mosquitoes that may transmit diseases is also reduced.
Residents experiencing mosquito problems can request service by calling 311 or by completing the online Mosquito Service Request Form found here: https://www.broward.org/Mosquito/Pages/MosquitoServiceRequest.aspx
