Areas of Hollywood, Pembroke pines to be sprayed for mosquitoes
PEMBROKE PINES - Relief is coming to parts of Hollywood and Pembroke Pines whose residents have been complaining about mosquitos.
On Thursday night, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., Broward County Mosquito Control will be spraying larvicide.
The spraying is a proactive measure to kill the larvae of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, known to potentially spread diseases such as Zika virus, yellow fever, dengue and chikungunya.
The larvae of these mosquitoes can be found in small amounts of water such as in containers and water-holding plants like bromeliads and traveler's palms which are common foliage used in landscaping throughout the area.
The larvicide being used, VectoBac WDG, is not harmful to humans, pets, bees, aquatic habitats, or environmentally sensitive areas. It is certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute and is registered for use by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Residents experiencing mosquito problems can call 311 or complete the online Mosquito Service Request Form.