Zachary.downes@ocfl.net
Orange County Opens Brand New Mosquito Control Facility
WHAT:
Orange County Government will celebrate a major milestone towards improving public health with the grand opening of its new Mosquito Control facility on Monday, May 11, 2026.
The new facility will feature an updated infrastructure, including a larger laboratory, and an added insectary that will allow staff to breed and raise mosquitoes in a controlled environment for research and testing purposes. The expanded laboratory will enhance the division’s ability to monitor mosquito-borne diseases.
Mayor Jerry L. Demings will deliver remarks prior to the official ribbon-cutting, marking the opening of the new facility. The Orange County Board of County Commissioners Orange County Mosquito Control Manager Steve Harrison will also provide insight into how the new facility will positively impact the Pine Hills community and expand services across Orange County.
WHERE:
Orange County Mosquito Control
6330 Silver Star Road, Orlando, FL 31818
WHEN:
9 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026
PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY:
The new facility, new artwork, mosquito control equipment
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Mayor Jerry L. Demings
All six Orange County Commissioners
Steve Harrison, Manager, Orange County Mosquito Control
MEDIA:
Please send RSVPs via e-mail to Zach Downes (Zachary.downes@ocfl.net) by Friday, May 8, 2026.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.