Mosquito Control Efforts Planned for Parts of Apopka, Pine Hills
As of October 12, the Florida Department of Health confirmed four locally transmitted cases of dengue fever in the Apopka area and one in Pine Hills. Orange County Mosquito Control will conduct aerial mosquito spraying in these areas to mitigate the mosquito population and prevent the spread of dengue.
Spraying is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Friday, October 16, weather permitting. With thunderstorms possible across Orange County, some or all treatments could be postponed until 7 p.m. Saturday, October 17.
Residents can stay informed about dengue cases and mosquito spraying schedules by following the county on social media, visiting its arbovirus monitoring webpage, and signing up for free text and email alerts from OC Alert.
Where spraying will take place
Apopka: Treatment areas include portions of central and south Apopka, including:
- Neighborhoods near U.S. Highway 441, Main Street and Park Avenue
- South Apopka and Clarcona
- Paradise Heights
- Areas north of Lake Apopka
Pine Hills: Planned treatment areas include residential neighborhoods nearby:
- West Colonial Drive and North Pine Hills Road
- Areas near West Washington Street
- Bel-Aire Woods and Orlo Vista communities
Residents in and around the designated areas may see aircraft flying at low altitudes and making turns while carrying out the treatments.
What residents need to know
County officials say residents do not need to take additional precautions to protect pets, livestock, or gardens. Aerial spraying is a common mosquito control method in Florida, and the materials used are approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.