Broward County Mosquito Control handles mosquitoes in public water and drainage, takes service requests by calling 311 or using its online form, and offers free property inspections. It targets the Aedes mosquitoes that carry disease, using larvicide. Homeowners control the containers and standing water on their own lots.
Key takeaways
- Broward County Mosquito Control takes service requests by calling 311 or using its online form.
- The county offers free property inspections.
- County larvicide work targets the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes in public water and drainage.
- The county used aerial treatment in parts of the county in April 2023 and issued an October 2024 notice naming parts of Dania Beach, Davie, Hollywood and Pembroke Pines.
- Homeowners control containers, gutters and standing water on their own lots, which is the step that matters most each week.
What does the county handle, and how do you request service?
Broward County Mosquito Control handles the public side of mosquito work, including public water and drainage. Requests go through 311 or the county's online form, and the county offers free property inspections for residents.
County crews use larvicide in water where mosquitoes breed, and the county has treated parts of the county from the air. Its notices name the areas of work, which is how residents can check whether their area is covered.
A request through 311 or the online form is the way to start. A property inspection can show where breeding is happening near a home, which helps a homeowner decide what to do on their own lot.
Which mosquitoes does the county target?
County larvicide work targets the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which are the ones of public-health concern in the county's program. The work is aimed at larvae in water rather than at adult mosquitoes in the air.
Treating larvae in water stops mosquitoes before they fly, which is why the county focuses on breeding sites. Adult mosquitoes in a yard are often the result of breeding close by, which may be on the homeowner's lot.
The October 2024 notice named parts of Dania Beach, Davie, Hollywood and Pembroke Pines. Those notices are dated, so residents should check the county's current notices for their own area.
What is the homeowner's part of the job?
The homeowner controls containers, gutters, plant saucers, pool covers and any other place where water collects on the lot. Clearing standing water each week is the step that reduces breeding most directly.
A technician can check the lot for the places where water collects and explain which parts are the homeowner's to clear. The visit also covers the planting where adult mosquitoes rest in the shade.
Mosquito activity in Broward is highest in the rainy season, roughly from mid-May to mid-October, so that is when the weekly check matters most.
Frequently asked questions
Does the county spray my yard?
County work is aimed at public water and drainage. Your own yard is your side, and a technician at a private company can treat the lot and advise on containers and standing water.
How do I get a free property inspection?
Use the county's service request through 311 or its online form and ask for an inspection. The county's staff will explain what they can check and what they cannot.
Can a private technician treat my yard as well?
Yes. Call (855) 974-4733 to book a yard visit. A technician will treat the lot and explain which breeding sites are the county's and which are yours.
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